At a glance
Reported students
141
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
South Bay Elementary: 141 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. 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
- 116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about South Bay Elementary
South Bay Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Eureka. It is one of 3 current school records connected to South Bay Union Elementary. NCES reports 141 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, above the California median of 21:1 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 White (46.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Bay Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White46.1%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black2.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.6%
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.
Other schools in South Bay Union Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pine Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
189 reported students
South Bay Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
44 reported students
Public schools near South Bay Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Charter Elementary · Charter · South Bay Union Elementary | KG–08 | 44 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pine Hill Elementary Elementary · South Bay Union Elementary | KG–03 | 189 | 2.2 mi |
| Winship Middle Middle · Eureka City Schools | 06–08 | 413 | 4.2 mi |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle Middle · Eureka City Schools | 06–08 | 417 | 5 mi |
| Freshwater Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Freshwater Elementary | 07–08 | 51 | 7.5 mi |
| Fortuna Middle Middle · Fortuna Elementary | 07–08 | 231 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Bay Elementary
What grades does South Bay Elementary serve?
South Bay Elementary reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Bay Union Elementary.
How many students attend South Bay Elementary?
South Bay Elementary reported 141 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 116 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 141 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Bay Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Bay Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Bay Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Bay Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Bay Elementary in?
South Bay Elementary is part of South Bay Union Elementary, based in Eureka, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Bay Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Bay Charter (under 0.1 mi), Pine Hill Elementary (2.2 mi), Winship Middle (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.