Bay Elementary School
Bay Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Bay Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
317 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bay Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bay Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
14%

Black
6%
20%

White
92%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Bay Elementary School?
317 students attend Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bay Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Elementary School?
Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay Elementary School offer ?
Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bay Elementary School part of?
Bay Elementary School is part of Bay School District.
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