- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Bay Farm
Federal NCES profile for Bay Farm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177000006
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Farm earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Farm has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Farm ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bay Farm held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060177000006 · Alameda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 21.2:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Bay Farm held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bay Farm in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 531
Bay Farm
531 students
What this shows Bay Farm reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Farm compares
Bay Farm held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.4%
Two or More 24.1%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Bay Farm is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Farm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Farm's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 26.3:1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Farm
How many students attend Bay Farm?
Bay Farm has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Farm?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Farm is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Farm?
13.7% of students at Bay Farm are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Farm?
The largest demographic group at Bay Farm is Asian at 38.4% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Farm?
Bay Farm has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Farm rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Farm ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Bay Farm, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.