- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Petersburg, FL
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156001600
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120156001600 · St Petersburg, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 14:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 574
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School compares
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
How many students attend Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Vista Fundamental Elementary School rank among elementary schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.