Bay Elementary School

Summary:

Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 321 students in grades K-6 in Bay, Arkansas. The school is part of the Bay School District, which is ranked 168 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Elementary School consistently outperforms the Bay School District and the state of Arkansas in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 37.9% of Bay Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.5% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school's strongest performance is in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Reading, where proficiency rates are around 40-45%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In Mathematics, Bay Elementary also outperforms the district and state, with 38% of students proficient or better, compared to 33.7% for the district and 36.4% for the state. Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.93% to 65.62% over the past three school years, Bay Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.6.

Compared to nearby schools, such as International Studies Magnet and Visual & Performing Art Magnet, Bay Elementary School stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading. However, the nearby schools in the Nettleton School District have significantly lower test scores across all subjects and grade levels compared to Bay Elementary. The school's consistent performance over the years, despite the high percentage of students from low-income families, suggests that Bay Elementary may have effective strategies and programs in place to support its student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 School St
       Bay, AR  72411


(870) 781-3300

District: Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,607 Help


Students who attend Bay Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
African American:
4.7%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bay Elementary School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), African American (4.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Elementary School is $8,607.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay School District 168th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bay Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.98 207th 411 49.6%
2006 59.93 183rd 402 54.5%
2007 64.39 163rd 440 63.0%
2008 62.60 188th 439 57.2%
2009 59.27 207th 445 53.5%
2010 64.03 168th 457 63.2%
2011 65.42 175th 471 62.8%
2012 58.60 231st 468 50.6%
2013 63.14 180th 476 62.2%
2014 60.57 194th 471 58.8%
2015 67.62 120th 466 74.2%
2016 50.83 257th 494 48.0%
2017 29.65 371st 485 23.5%
2018 41.08 307th 480 36.0%
2019 48.79 283rd 488 42.0%
2021 51.27 270th 496 45.6%
2022 57.81 224th 487 54.0%
2023 62.00 194th 492 60.6%
2024 61.63 197th 497 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1989 333 6 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 339
1990 341 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 359 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 346 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 320 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 328 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 362 8 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 362 8 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 347 10 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 329 9 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 326 12 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 328 10 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 309 9 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 304 10 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 304 10 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 283 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 285 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 299 7 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 270 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 278 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 281 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2010 270 6 0 5 0 1 0 0 282
2011 294 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 305
2012 293 13 0 4 0 0 0 0 310
2013 305 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 319
2014 314 11 3 5 0 0 0 0 333
2015 301 18 3 8 0 0 0 0 330
2016 289 21 0 9 0 0 0 0 319
2017 287 22 0 12 0 0 0 0 321
2018 301 18 0 6 0 0 1 0 326
2019 315 20 0 4 0 0 1 0 340
2020 319 18 0 4 0 0 0 0 341
2021 292 18 0 7 0 0 0 0 317
2022 289 11 0 5 0 0 1 0 306
2023 299 15 0 6 0 0 1 0 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 21.8 15.8 n/a
1989 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
1990 345 21.0 16.4 24.1
1991 364 21.0 17.3 25.3
1992 352 20.3 17.3 31.3
1993 326 20.1 16.2 35
1994 335 20.1 16.7 34.6
1995 377 20.8 18.1 41.4
1996 377 20.8 18.1 41.4
1997 371 20.7 17.9 36.4
1998 349 20.7 16.9 37.8
1999 353 18.5 19.1 50.1
2000 349 25.0 14.0 50.4
2001 328 23.0 14.3 54.6
2002 323 24.0 13.5 51.7
2003 323 24.0 13.5 51.7
2004 295 23.0 12.8 51.5
2005 297 24.0 12.4 46.1
2006 312 20.0 15.6 50.6
2007 284 24.0 11.8 55.3
2008 288 24.0 12.0 47.9
2009 293 23.0 12.7 54.6
2010 282 24.8 12.2 57.4
2011 305 21.8 13.9 56.1
2012 310 22.7 13.6 66.5
2013 319 21.5 14.8 67.7
2014 333 24.9 13.3 67.6
2015 330 25.0 13.2 70.6
2016 319 24.0 13.2 70.5
2017 321 24.7 12.9 34.6
2018 326 25.3 12.8 35.3
2019 340 22.8 14.8 67.9
2020 341 23.2 14.6 66.9
2021 317 23.1 13.6 65.6
2022 306 23.0 13.2 65
2023 321 26.1 12.2 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 21.8 15.8 n/a
1989 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
1990 345 21.0 16.4 24.1
1991 364 21.0 17.3 25.3
1992 352 20.3 17.3 31.3
1993 326 20.1 16.2 35
1994 335 20.1 16.7 34.6
1995 377 20.8 18.1 41.4
1996 377 20.8 18.1 41.4
1997 371 20.7 17.9 36.4
1998 349 20.7 16.9 37.8
1999 353 18.5 19.1 50.1
2000 349 25.0 14.0 50.4
2001 328 23.0 14.3 54.6
2002 323 24.0 13.5 51.7
2003 323 24.0 13.5 51.7
2004 295 23.0 12.8 51.5
2005 297 24.0 12.4 46.1
2006 312 20.0 15.6 50.6
2007 284 24.0 11.8 55.3
2008 288 24.0 12.0 47.9
2009 293 23.0 12.7 54.6
2010 282 24.8 12.2 57.4
2011 305 21.8 13.9 56.1
2012 310 22.7 13.6 66.5
2013 319 21.5 14.8 67.7
2014 333 24.9 13.3 67.6
2015 330 25.0 13.2 70.6
2016 319 24.0 13.2 70.5
2017 321 24.7 12.9 34.6
2018 326 25.3 12.8 35.3
2019 340 22.8 14.8 67.9
2020 341 23.2 14.6 66.9
2021 317 23.1 13.6 65.6
2022 306 23.0 13.2 65
2023 321 26.1 12.2 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,520 (17.7%) $7,087 (82.3%) $8,607

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 283rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 194th of 492 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Bay Elementary School)76.268.1
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English (Bay School District)76.268.1
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bay Elementary School)66.768.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Bay School District)66.768.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bay Elementary School)33.351
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Bay School District)33.351
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bay Elementary School)28.540.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bay School District)28.540.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Bay Elementary School)7468.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English (Bay School District)7468.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Bay Elementary School)4443.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Bay School District)4443.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bay Elementary School)3831.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (Bay School District)3831.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bay Elementary School)4036.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Bay School District)4036.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Bay Elementary School)59.260.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade English (Bay School District)59.260.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bay Elementary School)42.634.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Bay School District)42.634.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bay Elementary School)51.834.8
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Bay School District)51.834.8
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bay Elementary School)42.637
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Bay School District)42.637
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Bay Elementary School)76.684.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Bay School District)76.684.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bay Elementary School)55.350
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Bay School District)55.350
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bay Elementary School)42.552.7
 10.2%
   6th Grade Science (Bay School District)42.552.7
 10.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bay Elementary School)42.550
 7.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Bay School District)42.550
 7.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340321
 5.6%
African American2015
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White315299
 5.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%62.9%
 5%


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Students who attend Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bay High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Bay Elementary School.

Students at Bay Elementary School are 93% White, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Bay Elementary School ranks 197th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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