- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, MN
Bay View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bay View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273009001557
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay View Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay View Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay View Elementary ranks #14 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Proctor Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273009001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bay View Elementary shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 40.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 273009001557 · Duluth, MN Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Proctor Senior High (540 students)
Bay View Elementary shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 40.6 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bay View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Proctor Senior
Proctor Senior High
540 students
- This school
Bay View Elementary
529 students
- A.I. Jedlicka
A.I. Jedlicka Middle School
450 students
- Pike Lake Elem
Pike Lake Elementary
293 students
- Early Childhoo 36
Early Childhood Center
36 students
What this shows Bay View Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay View Elementary compares
Bay View Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$13,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 86.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Bay View Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Proctor Public School District reports $13,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A.I. Jedlicka Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Lake Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bay View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay View Elementary
How many students attend Bay View Elementary?
Bay View Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% lower 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 View Elementary?
31.8% of students at Bay View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bay View Elementary is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay View Elementary?
Bay View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay View Elementary rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay View Elementary ranks #14 of 15 schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Proctor Public School District?
Besides Bay View Elementary, Proctor Public School District also operates Proctor Senior High (540 students), A.I. Jedlicka Middle School (450 students), and Pike Lake Elementary (293 students). See the Proctor Public School District district page for the complete list.