Charter School of the Dunes vs Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of the Dunes
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
836 students
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Charter School of the Dunes Gary, Indiana | Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,053 | #856 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #47342 of 50,301 | #35172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 836 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Gary | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 15.6).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 86.4%).
- •Virgil I Bailey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.8).
- •Charter School of the Dunes is the larger school with 836 students compared with 235.
- •Charter School of the Dunes is a charter school while Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charter School of the Dunes better than Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil I Bailey Elementary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 15.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charter School of the Dunes and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of the Dunes: 836. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of the Dunes and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Charter School of the Dunes is 1045th of 1,053 and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School is 856th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).