- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
Bayside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bayside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492014143
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Academy ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492014143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bayside Academy held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063492014143 · San Mateo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 19.1:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
Bayside Academy held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bayside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowditch Middl
Bowditch Middle
929 students
- Borel Middle
Borel Middle
903 students
- This school
Bayside Academy
840 students
- Abbott Middle
Abbott Middle
721 students
- Foster City El
Foster City Elementary
624 students
- Baywood Elemen
Baywood Elementary
489 students
What this shows Bayside Academy reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside Academy compares
Bayside Academy 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$19,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
Asian 21.9%
White 8.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.5%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Bayside Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Mateo-Foster City reports $19,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baywood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in San Mateo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Baywood Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 students per teacher
Parkside Montessori
Standard public school
418 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 21.1:1 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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside Academy
How many students attend Bayside Academy?
Bayside Academy has 840 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside Academy is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Bayside Academy?
36.7% of students at Bayside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bayside Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside Academy?
Bayside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bayside Academy rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Academy ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, 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 Mateo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides Bayside Academy, San Mateo-Foster City also operates Bowditch Middle (929 students), Borel Middle (903 students), and Abbott Middle (721 students). See the San Mateo-Foster City district page for the complete list.