- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Lorenzo, CA
Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063471005846
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471005846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Bay Elementary shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 063471005846 · San Lorenzo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 23.4:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
Bay Elementary shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- San Lorenzo Hi
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- Hesperian Elem 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- This school 422
Bay Elementary
422 students
What this shows Bay Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Elementary compares
Bay Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
Asian 30.8%
White 8.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Bay Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Lorenzo
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hesperian Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Kipp Summit Academy
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Elementary
How many students attend Bay Elementary?
Bay Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Lorenzo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Elementary?
50.2% of students at Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bay Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in San Lorenzo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Elementary?
Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Lorenzo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Lorenzo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Bay Elementary, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.