About Bayless
January 25, 2007
Fully Accredited
Bayless is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
About our children
- 1,585 students enrolled in grades K-12
- 32 students are served by Bayless’ Preschool Program
- 7 students are served by SSD Early Childhood Program
- 125 families are served by Parents as Teachers Program
- 95% average daily attendance
- 46% of students qualify for free or reduced lunches
- 3% in grade 2-8 receive gifted education services
- 15% receive special education services
The School Day
- Grades K-12 attended 175 days
- Grades K-12 have two parent teacher conference days a year
- All schools have 8 full days professional development
- Early dismissal days at all schools are also used to provide quality professional development
Average Class Sizes
- Elementary 23
- Intermediate 24
- Jr. High 29*
- High School 33*
*Note: Figure refers to core class subjects such as communication arts, science, math, and social studies.
