Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay Point Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Point Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Point Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Point Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
78%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Point Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Point Elementary School is ranked #1802 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bay Point Elementary School?
390 students attend Bay Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bay Point Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Point Elementary School?
Bay Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Point Elementary School offer ?
Bay Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Point Elementary School part of?
Bay Point Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay Point Elementary School located?
Bay Point Elementary School is located in the Greater Pinellas Point neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Pinellas Point.
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