At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Bayside STEAM Academy: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
25.9:1 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Bayside STEAM Academy
Bayside STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Imperial Beach. It is one of 12 current school records connected to South Bay Union. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above 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 (84%) and White (6.1%). English learners represent 41.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bayside STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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 0 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
- 41.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.1%
- Hispanic84%
- Black0.6%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
350 reported students
Emory Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
399 reported students
Sunnyslope Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Howard Pence Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
419 reported students
Oneonta Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
434 reported students
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
273 reported students
Public schools near Bayside STEAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach Charter Elementary · Charter · South Bay Union | KG–08 | 724 | 0.8 mi |
| Central Elementary Elementary · South Bay Union | KG–06 | 350 | 0.8 mi |
| Oneonta Elementary Elementary · South Bay Union | KG–06 | 434 | 1.1 mi |
| Emory Elementary Elementary · South Bay Union | KG–06 | 399 | 1.5 mi |
| Teofilo Mendoza Elementary · South Bay Union | KG–06 | 468 | 1.6 mi |
| Godfrey G. Berry Elementary Elementary · South Bay Union | KG–06 | 273 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bayside STEAM Academy
What grades does Bayside STEAM Academy serve?
Bayside STEAM Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Bay Union.
How many students attend Bayside STEAM Academy?
Bayside STEAM Academy reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bayside STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 25.9:1, based on 362 students and 14 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 Bayside STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bayside STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bayside STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.7% 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 Bayside STEAM Academy in?
Bayside STEAM Academy is part of South Bay Union, based in Imperial Beach, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bayside STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Imperial Beach Charter (0.8 mi), Central Elementary (0.8 mi), Oneonta Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.