Gordon Bailey Elementary

Summary:

Gordon Bailey Elementary is a public elementary school in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving 653 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the South Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 463 districts in the state.

Gordon Bailey Elementary has consistently performed well academically, with a statewide ranking between 228 and 380 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in Math, Reading, and Science is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Math and Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.43% of all students at Gordon Bailey Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 53.76% in the South Washington County Schools district. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 16.2 over the past three school years.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 59 out of 848 Minnesota elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 380 out of 881 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, and certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, are not performing as well as their White and Asian peers on the MCA-III assessments. When compared to other elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools district, Gordon Bailey Elementary generally outperforms its peers, but schools like Valley Crossing Elementary and Cottage Grove Elementary have shown even stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4125 Woodlane Dr
       Woodbury, MN  55129-2530


(651) 425-4801

District: South Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,514 Help


Students who attend Gordon Bailey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oltman Middle School
High:    East Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
African American:
11.0%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Compare Details Gordon Bailey Elementary ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 10th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), African American (11%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gordon Bailey Elementary is 15.7. 11 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gordon Bailey Elementary is $12,514. 10 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gordon Bailey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon Bailey Elementary 380th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Gordon Bailey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Washington County Schools 135th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gordon Bailey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.80 219th 674 67.5%
2004 67.60 212th 676 68.6%
2005 61.63 274th 685 60.0%
2006 65.43 262nd 756 65.3%
2007 63.32 287th 777 63.1%
2008 70.35 191st 781 75.5%
2010 84.39 31st 803 96.1%
2011 82.31 68th 814 91.6%
2012 78.22 114th 820 86.1%
2013 82.22 85th 824 89.7%
2014 82.69 76th 826 90.8%
2015 81.21 95th 840 88.7%
2016 84.24 59th 848 93.0%
2017 65.99 320th 853 62.5%
2018 77.22 158th 847 81.3%
2019 71.94 228th 870 73.8%
2021 71.82 233rd 869 73.2%
2022 71.29 247th 858 71.2%
2023 68.65 267th 845 68.4%
2024 59.40 380th 881 56.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.03 88th 98 10.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 176th 463 62.0%
2019 63.82 170th 515 67.0%
2021 73.61 69th 417 83.5%
2022 48.62 261st 500 47.8%
2023 52.12 234th 524 55.3%
2024 53.09 236th 572 58.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.15 126th 728 82.7%
2019 49.85 396th 740 46.5%
2021 59.65 266th 683 61.1%
2022 48.46 349th 663 47.4%
2023 59.10 313th 774 59.6%
2024 30.85 590th 793 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 169th 774 78.2%
2019 72.04 204th 787 74.1%
2021 64.80 288th 783 63.2%
2022 67.38 269th 799 66.3%
2023 63.02 311th 787 60.5%
2024 55.86 386th 809 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.43 155th 779 80.1%
2019 68.68 252nd 798 68.4%
2021 72.69 188th 784 76.0%
2022 70.30 231st 808 71.4%
2023 68.49 248th 799 69.0%
2024 58.80 362nd 826 56.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.32 64th 128 50.0%
2024 37.75 89th 154 42.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.70 128th 282 54.6%
2024 39.03 181st 310 41.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.00 11th 220 95.0%
2019 54.83 92nd 219 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gordon Bailey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.08 151st 712 78.8%
2019 60.50 272nd 722 62.3%
2021 57.87 278th 710 60.8%
2022 61.31 260th 725 64.1%
2023 56.63 310th 712 56.5%
2024 53.35 338th 730 53.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 22, 2018

Open Quote This school failed my child academically, refused to listen to my concerns, and dismisses parents opinions who reflect different values and ideals than the mainstream suburban parenting mentality. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gordon Bailey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 603 8 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 651 7 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 745 9 20 9 4 n/a n/a 0 787
1995 711 10 26 8 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1996 711 10 26 8 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1997 726 17 28 12 5 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 695 20 26 9 4 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 672 18 29 9 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2000 654 29 33 11 7 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 722 35 58 16 6 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 731 49 77 20 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2003 731 49 77 20 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2004 467 55 87 15 5 n/a n/a 0 629
2005 480 63 84 23 4 n/a n/a 0 654
2006 548 64 80 40 5 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 620 90 98 44 8 n/a n/a 0 860
2008 473 88 82 39 6 n/a n/a 0 688
2009 480 80 107 39 4 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 435 47 89 21 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 436 41 80 27 1 0 29 0 614
2012 430 34 86 30 1 0 33 0 614
2013 435 32 91 41 0 0 35 0 634
2014 448 35 94 48 0 0 40 0 665
2015 460 56 87 54 0 0 48 0 705
2016 519 58 85 60 1 0 57 0 780
2017 466 56 61 54 0 0 46 0 683
2018 388 36 49 52 3 0 36 0 564
2019 448 40 49 49 2 0 32 0 620
2020 456 46 59 43 4 0 35 0 643
2021 428 46 58 44 5 0 29 0 610
2022 423 54 64 36 4 0 34 0 615
2023 459 45 71 41 5 0 32 0 653
2024 433 72 70 34 3 0 43 0 655

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gordon Bailey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 640 14.2 45.0 1.3
1993 688 23.8 28.9 1.3
1994 787 29.7 26.5 3.8
1995 760 34.4 22.1 2.9
1996 760 34.4 22.1 2.9
1997 788 36.4 21.6 2.3
1998 754 n/a 0.0 3.1
1999 729 40.0 18.2 2.9
2000 734 41.5 17.7 8
2001 837 48.0 17.4 6.8
2002 881 52.0 16.9 8.9
2003 881 52.0 16.9 8.9
2004 629 38.3 16.4 10.2
2005 654 39.0 16.8 11.6
2006 737 43.5 16.9 9.1
2007 860 49.3 17.4 10.9
2008 688 42.6 16.2 13.5
2009 710 44.1 16.1 16.3
2010 594 42.2 14.0 12.3
2011 614 40.3 15.2 10.1
2012 614 39.8 15.4 13.2
2013 634 41.5 15.2 12.6
2014 665 45.7 14.5 12.5
2015 705 50.0 14.1 15.7
2016 780 47.0 16.5 13.8
2017 683 48.3 14.1 17.4
2018 564 42.2 13.3 13.8
2019 620 42.9 14.4 12.6
2020 643 41.6 15.4 12.8
2021 610 45.1 13.5 10.2
2022 615 41.1 14.9 9.4
2023 653 40.0 16.2 18.2
2024 655 41.5 15.7 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gordon Bailey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 640 14.2 45.0 1.3
1993 688 23.8 28.9 1.3
1994 787 29.7 26.5 3.8
1995 760 34.4 22.1 2.9
1996 760 34.4 22.1 2.9
1997 788 36.4 21.6 2.3
1998 754 n/a 0.0 3.1
1999 729 40.0 18.2 2.9
2000 734 41.5 17.7 8
2001 837 48.0 17.4 6.8
2002 881 52.0 16.9 8.9
2003 881 52.0 16.9 8.9
2004 629 38.3 16.4 10.2
2005 654 39.0 16.8 11.6
2006 737 43.5 16.9 9.1
2007 860 49.3 17.4 10.9
2008 688 42.6 16.2 13.5
2009 710 44.1 16.1 16.3
2010 594 42.2 14.0 12.3
2011 614 40.3 15.2 10.1
2012 614 39.8 15.4 13.2
2013 634 41.5 15.2 12.6
2014 665 45.7 14.5 12.5
2015 705 50.0 14.1 15.7
2016 780 47.0 16.5 13.8
2017 683 48.3 14.1 17.4
2018 564 42.2 13.3 13.8
2019 620 42.9 14.4 12.6
2020 643 41.6 15.4 12.8
2021 610 45.1 13.5 10.2
2022 615 41.1 14.9 9.4
2023 653 40.0 16.2 18.2
2024 655 41.5 15.7 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gordon Bailey Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,514

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gordon Bailey Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 267th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gordon Bailey Elementary)7669.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)73.764.8
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gordon Bailey Elementary)5855.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)62.750.6
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Gordon Bailey Elementary)79.866.3
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)74.166.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Gordon Bailey Elementary)68.649.5
 19.1%
   4th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)66.551.2
 15.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gordon Bailey Elementary)55.649.6
 6%
   5th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)59.754.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Gordon Bailey Elementary)73.366.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)74.466.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Gordon Bailey Elementary)58.948.7
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (South Washington County Schools)63.953.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620653
 5.3%
African American4045
 12.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian4971
 44.9%
Hispanic4941
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White448459
 2.5%
Two or More Races3232
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%18.2%
 5.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 655 students attended Gordon Bailey Elementary.

Gordon Bailey Elementary ranks 380th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gordon Bailey Elementary are 66% White, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Gordon Bailey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oltman Middle School
High : East Ridge High School


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