At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615
Bay Meadows Elementary: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Bay Meadows Elementary
Bay Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Orlando. It is one of 275 current school records connected to Orange. NCES reports 764 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 (45.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.4%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bay Meadows Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White45.2%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian14.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
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
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 Orange
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
756 reported students
Whispering Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
774 reported students
Prairie Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
776 reported students
Hunters Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
749 reported students
Atwater Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
748 reported students
Tildenville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
738 reported students
Public schools near Bay Meadows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake Elementary Elementary · Orange | PK–05 | 733 | 1.7 mi |
| Dr. Phillips Elementary Elementary · Orange | PK–05 | 638 | 2.2 mi |
| Castleview Elementary Elementary · Orange | KG–05 | 693 | 3.1 mi |
| Palm Lake Elementary Elementary · Orange | KG–05 | 574 | 3.5 mi |
| Florida Virtual Elementary School Elementary · Fl Virtual | KG–05 | 2,145 | 3.6 mi |
| Bay Lake Elementary Elementary · Orange | KG–05 | 680 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bay Meadows Elementary
What grades does Bay Meadows Elementary serve?
Bay Meadows Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orange.
How many students attend Bay Meadows Elementary?
Bay Meadows Elementary reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 673 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bay Meadows Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 764 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bay Meadows Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bay Meadows Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Orange attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bay Meadows Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.2% 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 Bay Meadows Elementary in?
Bay Meadows Elementary is part of Orange, based in Orlando, FL, which operates 275 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bay Meadows Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sand Lake Elementary (1.7 mi), Dr. Phillips Elementary (2.2 mi), Castleview Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.