At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Cross Bayou Elementary School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Cross Bayou Elementary School
Cross Bayou Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pinellas Park. It is one of 151 current school records connected to Pinellas. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.8%. 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 Cross Bayou Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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 2 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%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White47.5%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black14.5%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial5.9%
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 Pinellas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Plato Seminole
Elementary · Grades KG–08
311 reported students
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
313 reported students
Sandy Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
333 reported students
Public schools near Cross Bayou Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardmoor Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 457 | 1.4 mi |
| Pinellas Central Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 483 | 1.4 mi |
| Skyview Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 564 | 1.4 mi |
| Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School Elementary · Charter · Pinellas | KG–08 | 535 | 2.1 mi |
| Walsingham Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 366 | 2.2 mi |
| Walsingham Oaks K-8 Elementary · Pinellas | PK–06 | 451 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cross Bayou Elementary School
What grades does Cross Bayou Elementary School serve?
Cross Bayou Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pinellas.
How many students attend Cross Bayou Elementary School?
Cross Bayou Elementary School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cross Bayou Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 303 students and 24 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 Cross Bayou Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cross Bayou Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pinellas attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cross Bayou Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% 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 Cross Bayou Elementary School in?
Cross Bayou Elementary School is part of Pinellas, based in Largo, FL, which operates 151 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cross Bayou Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bardmoor Elementary School (1.4 mi), Pinellas Central Elementary School (1.4 mi), Skyview Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.