GORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY

bes.sowashco.org/

692 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gordon Bailey Elementary is a public school located in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving students within the South Washington County Schools district (District 833). The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and inclusive practices. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of instructional methods and enrichment opportunities. Beyond core academics, Gordon Bailey Elementary encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional learning. With its location in the heart of Woodbury, the school benefits from a collaborative local community, making it a focal point for families seeking a nurturing and stable environment for their children's foundational years of schooling.

692

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	40
Black	77
Asian	90
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (61.4%)
Asian
90 (13.0%)
Black
77 (11.1%)
Two or More
57 (8.2%)
Hispanic
40 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-4801
Website:	http://bes.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 141