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Bailey Lake Elementary School

8051 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Bailey Lake Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Lake Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#300 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
65%
35%
62%
45%
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bailey Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bailey Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bailey Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Springfield Plains Elementary School, North Sashabaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bailey Lake Elementary School?
519 students attend Bailey Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bailey Lake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Lake Elementary School?
Bailey Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bailey Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Lake Elementary School part of?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is part of Clarkston Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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