Enrollment
574
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in St Petersburg, Florida, enrolling 574 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 574 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School compares
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School a good school?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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