Bay Elementary

Summary:

Bay Elementary is a public elementary school located in San Lorenzo, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 442 students. It is part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District, which is ranked 1186 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Elementary consistently outperforms the San Lorenzo Unified School District and the state of California in academic assessments, with 37.11% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy for End of Course, compared to 30.34% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 872 out of 3,160 California elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bay Elementary serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

However, Bay Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.6% in 2020-2021 to 41.2% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. When compared to other elementary schools in the San Lorenzo Unified School District, Bay Elementary generally outperforms its peers, such as Lorenzo Manor Elementary and Corvallis Elementary. The school's proximity to Madison Elementary, which is part of the San Leandro Unified School District and consistently outperforms Bay Elementary, may present opportunities for collaboration and learning.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2001 Bockman Rd.
       San Lorenzo, CA  94580-1903


(510) 317-4300

District: San Lorenzo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2669th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,864 Help


Students who attend Bay Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bohannon Middle
High:    Arroyo High
    East Bay Arts High
    Royal Sunset (Continuation)
    San Lorenzo High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.2%
Asian:
32.8%
White:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Compare Details Bay Elementary ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the San Lorenzo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.2%), Asian (32.8%), White (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Lorenzo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Elementary is 23.6, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the San Lorenzo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Elementary is $5,864, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the San Lorenzo Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bay Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay Elementary 2669th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Bay Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Lorenzo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Lorenzo Unified 1186th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bay Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.39 1741st 4809 63.8%
2005 54.65 1972nd 4822 59.1%
2006 45.09 2434th 4818 49.5%
2007 48.48 2413th 5113 52.8%
2008 44.27 2703rd 5113 47.1%
2009 43.46 2850th 5193 45.1%
2010 46.38 2774th 5314 47.8%
2011 36.36 3508th 5377 34.8%
2012 35.90 3530th 5390 34.5%
2013 36.32 3576th 5530 35.3%
2015 37.95 3137th 5611 44.1%
2016 33.38 3515th 5614 37.4%
2017 41.51 3010th 5692 47.1%
2018 43.86 2908th 5662 48.6%
2019 42.35 3042nd 5789 47.5%
2022 53.00 2392nd 5883 59.3%
2023 54.52 2306th 5874 60.7%
2024 47.89 2669th 5862 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 1672nd 3246 48.5%
2019 39.20 1829th 3275 44.2%
2023 73.82 409th 3250 87.4%
2024 56.18 872nd 3160 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 2541st 5084 50.0%
2019 45.17 2731st 5173 47.2%
2022 54.65 1993rd 5264 62.1%
2023 58.48 1840th 5374 65.8%
2024 44.28 2789th 5511 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 3004th 5413 44.5%
2019 45.05 2798th 5492 49.1%
2022 48.93 2471st 5635 56.1%
2023 54.63 2181st 5617 61.2%
2024 47.26 2561st 5605 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 2682nd 5431 50.6%
2019 40.51 3006th 5510 45.4%
2022 56.88 2099th 5663 62.9%
2023 52.00 2340th 5650 58.6%
2024 48.05 2564th 5636 54.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 903rd 1071 15.7%
2019 25.51 935th 1149 18.6%
2022 30.14 895th 1154 22.4%
2023 34.65 878th 1190 26.2%
2024 26.81 950th 1203 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.72 3096th 4830 35.9%
2019 35.85 3254th 4963 34.4%
2022 44.58 2554th 5084 49.8%
2023 41.97 2758th 5098 45.9%
2024 34.03 3417th 5102 33.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 10 68 89 6 n/a n/a 0 561
1989 384 14 88 80 18 n/a n/a 0 584
1990 429 23 109 99 8 n/a n/a 0 668
1991 426 24 104 126 5 n/a n/a 0 685
1992 437 32 123 150 5 n/a n/a 0 747
1993 460 45 115 132 6 n/a n/a 0 758
1994 453 43 102 144 4 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 413 49 103 189 4 n/a n/a 0 758
1996 413 49 103 189 4 n/a n/a 0 758
1997 386 50 129 197 8 n/a n/a 0 770
1998 376 48 135 213 9 n/a n/a 0 781
1999 248 47 122 159 11 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 223 55 121 167 13 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 190 51 137 188 14 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 150 45 155 188 9 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 150 45 155 188 9 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 126 55 163 195 7 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 125 55 157 195 6 n/a n/a 1 539
2006 119 45 147 203 4 n/a n/a 2 520
2007 115 40 130 228 2 n/a n/a 10 525
2008 107 34 120 252 n/a n/a n/a 0 513
2009 82 32 122 258 0 16 37 0 547
2010 99 43 140 282 1 16 11 0 592
2011 89 44 145 287 0 14 19 0 598
2012 81 42 150 281 2 7 16 0 579
2013 82 45 157 273 2 4 23 0 586
2014 71 44 158 275 2 5 18 0 573
2015 69 38 156 260 1 6 16 0 546
2016 68 40 138 269 1 7 19 0 542
2017 54 34 135 250 1 4 30 0 508
2018 55 24 127 248 1 7 28 0 490
2019 48 18 138 247 2 6 34 0 493
2020 44 21 130 238 2 5 29 0 469
2021 43 21 133 237 1 4 29 0 468
2022 37 17 134 212 0 2 23 0 425
2023 42 12 145 222 0 2 19 0 442

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 24.0 23.3 n/a
1989 584 25.0 23.3 n/a
1990 668 27.0 24.7 n/a
1991 685 29.2 23.4 n/a
1992 747 29.7 25.1 3.9
1993 758 31.2 24.3 20.3
1994 746 30.0 24.9 24.9
1995 758 30.0 25.3 24.9
1996 758 30.0 25.3 24.9
1997 770 32.5 23.7 24.5
1998 781 34.5 22.6 23.6
1999 587 33.5 17.5 21.6
2000 579 32.5 17.8 23.5
2001 580 31.5 18.4 20.9
2002 547 31.6 17.3 24.5
2003 547 31.6 17.3 24.5
2004 546 28.0 19.5 27.3
2005 539 27.0 20.0 22.5
2006 520 28.0 18.6 28.2
2007 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
2008 513 31.7 16.2 33.5
2009 547 28.0 18.2 34.9
2010 592 28.2 20.9 39.5
2011 598 n/a n/a 39.8
2012 579 26.7 21.6 44.2
2013 586 26.6 21.9 50.3
2014 573 23.8 24.0 53.8
2015 546 24.0 22.7 53.8
2016 542 24.0 22.5 51.7
2017 508 23.1 21.9 52.2
2018 490 22.1 22.1 54.3
2019 493 21.0 23.4 51.7
2020 469 n/a n/a 49.9
2021 468 21.0 22.2 44
2022 425 n/a n/a 64.5
2023 442 18.6 23.6 67.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 24.0 23.3 n/a
1989 584 25.0 23.3 n/a
1990 668 27.0 24.7 n/a
1991 685 29.2 23.4 n/a
1992 747 29.7 25.1 3.9
1993 758 31.2 24.3 20.3
1994 746 30.0 24.9 24.9
1995 758 30.0 25.3 24.9
1996 758 30.0 25.3 24.9
1997 770 32.5 23.7 24.5
1998 781 34.5 22.6 23.6
1999 587 33.5 17.5 21.6
2000 579 32.5 17.8 23.5
2001 580 31.5 18.4 20.9
2002 547 31.6 17.3 24.5
2003 547 31.6 17.3 24.5
2004 546 28.0 19.5 27.3
2005 539 27.0 20.0 22.5
2006 520 28.0 18.6 28.2
2007 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
2008 513 31.7 16.2 33.5
2009 547 28.0 18.2 34.9
2010 592 28.2 20.9 39.5
2011 598 n/a n/a 39.8
2012 579 26.7 21.6 44.2
2013 586 26.6 21.9 50.3
2014 573 23.8 24.0 53.8
2015 546 24.0 22.7 53.8
2016 542 24.0 22.5 51.7
2017 508 23.1 21.9 52.2
2018 490 22.1 22.1 54.3
2019 493 21.0 23.4 51.7
2020 469 n/a n/a 49.9
2021 468 21.0 22.2 44
2022 425 n/a n/a 64.5
2023 442 18.6 23.6 67.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Bay Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%99.0%100.0%93.0%94.0%
201395.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%97.0%
201496.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201590.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%99.0%98.0%100.0%93.0%97.0%
201695.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3042nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2306th of 5874 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bay Elementary)48.735.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Lorenzo Unified)30.928
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Elementary)53.338.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Lorenzo Unified)32.134.3
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bay Elementary)34.336.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Lorenzo Unified)29.530
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Elementary)35.248.7
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Lorenzo Unified)26.428.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bay Elementary)40.361.2
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Lorenzo Unified)28.427.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Elementary)31.938.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Lorenzo Unified)18.217.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Bay Elementary)33.344
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (San Lorenzo Unified)17.416.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493442
 10.3%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian138145
 5.1%
Hispanic247222
 10.1%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White4842
 12.5%
Two or More Races3419
 44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%67.4%
 15.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Elementary

Bay Elementary ranks 2669th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bay Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bohannon Middle
High : Arroyo High
High : East Bay Arts High
High : Royal Sunset (Continuation)
High : San Lorenzo High

Students at Bay Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 33% Asian, 10% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Bay Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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