Bay View Elementary

www.sccs.net

336 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bay View Elementary School is a public school located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz, California, serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Santa Cruz City Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its proximity to local parks and the coastal environment of Santa Cruz.

The school curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and mathematics while encouraging student engagement through various enrichment opportunities. With a commitment to equity and student success, Bay View Elementary utilizes district-wide resources to support diverse learning needs, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's culture, contributing to a collaborative educational experience for all students.

336

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bay View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	158
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
158 (47.2 %)
White
147 (43.9 %)
Two or More
20 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Santa Cruz City Elementary
Phone:	(831)429-3991
Website:	http://www.sccs.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 58

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 62