- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial Beach, CA
Bayside Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bayside Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006315
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside Steam Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Imperial Beach · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside Steam Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Steam Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bayside Steam Academy shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063738006315 · Imperial Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 21.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
Bayside Steam Academy shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bayside Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nestor Languag
Nestor Language Academy Charter
1,079 students
- Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach Charter
724 students
- George Nicolof
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- This school 362
Bayside Steam Academy
362 students
What this shows Bayside Steam Academy reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside Steam Academy compares
Bayside Steam Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$22,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Bayside Steam Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Beach Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Imperial Beach Charter
Standard public school
724 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Oneonta Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Standard public school
131 students 21.8:1 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside Steam Academy
How many students attend Bayside Steam Academy?
Bayside Steam Academy has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside Steam Academy is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Steam Academy?
65.4% of students at Bayside Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bayside Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Imperial Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside Steam Academy?
Bayside Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Bayside Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Imperial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside Steam Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides Bayside Steam Academy, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), and George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.