Baywood Elementary

600 Alameda de Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402

baywood.smfcsd.net

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Baywood Elementary School, located in the Laurelwood-Baywood Park neighborhood of San Mateo, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, collaborative community. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with enrichment programs, and is consistently recognized for maintaining high performance standards and providing a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Baywood is defined by its active parent participation and a close-knit school culture. The school benefits from a robust Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that funds numerous programs, community events, and classroom resources that enhance the student experience. By balancing a traditional curriculum with initiatives that encourage creativity, inclusion, and critical thinking, Baywood Elementary maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community and a standout institution within its district.

512

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baywood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	157
Black	8
Asian	107
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	5

White
159 (31.1 %)
Hispanic
157 (30.7 %)
Asian
107 (20.9 %)
Two or More
76 (14.8 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7511
Website:	http://baywood.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 73