At a glance
Reported students
344
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Gale-Bailey Elementary School: 344 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Gale-Bailey Elementary School
Gale-Bailey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Marbury. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Charles County Public Schools. NCES reports 344 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.4%) and Black (31.7%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gale-Bailey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.4%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black31.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charles County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Malcolm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Indian Head Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Eva Turner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Public schools near Gale-Bailey Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 443 | 2.8 mi |
| J. C. Parks Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 653 | 5.5 mi |
| Dr. James Craik Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 520 | 6.5 mi |
| Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 269 | 7.3 mi |
| Covington-Harper Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 1,025 | 7.4 mi |
| Potomac View Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 557 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gale-Bailey Elementary School
What grades does Gale-Bailey Elementary School serve?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charles County Public Schools.
How many students attend Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 344 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gale-Bailey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charles County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gale-Bailey Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gale-Bailey Elementary School in?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools, based in La Plata, MD, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gale-Bailey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Indian Head Elementary School (2.8 mi), J. C. Parks Elementary School (5.5 mi), Dr. James Craik Elementary School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.