At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Bay View Academy: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Bay View Academy
Bay View Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Monterey. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Bay View Academy District. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.1%) and White (22.9%). English learners represent 21.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bay View Academy
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.9%
- Hispanic55.1%
- Black2.3%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Bay View Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 390 | 1.5 mi |
| La Mesa Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–08 | 689 | 1.5 mi |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–08 | 410 | 2.1 mi |
| Martin Luther King Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 548 | 2.3 mi |
| International School of Monterey Elementary · Charter · International School of Monterey District | KG–08 | 439 | 2.3 mi |
| Ord Terrace Elementary Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 397 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bay View Academy
What grades does Bay View Academy serve?
Bay View Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bay View Academy District.
How many students attend Bay View Academy?
Bay View Academy reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bay View Academy?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 477 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bay View Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bay View Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bay View Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bay View Academy in?
Bay View Academy is part of Bay View Academy District, based in Monterey, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bay View Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Rey Woods Elementary (1.5 mi), La Mesa (1.5 mi), Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.