Bay Crest Elementary School

Summary:

Bay Crest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 577 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state.

Bay Crest stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (71.4%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 65.15% to 93.12% Hispanic students. Bay Crest has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 36.2% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 14.7% to 43.2% range of nearby schools. Academically, Bay Crest's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 27% in 2023-2024, compared to 47% for Hillsborough and 53% for the state. Additionally, Bay Crest has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.31% to 83.81% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 8.14% to 82.54% range of surrounding schools.

These challenges have contributed to Bay Crest Elementary School's declining statewide ranking, from 998 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,107 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. While Bay Crest shares some similarities with nearby schools, it stands out as the lowest-performing school in the group, with Horizon Charter School of Tampa, only 0.86 miles away, consistently outperforming Bay Crest in academic measures and having a much lower chronic absenteeism rate. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Bay Crest suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4925 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615

(813) 872-5382

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2107^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,610

Students who attend Bay Crest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidsen Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 577

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.4%

White:

13.2%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bay Crest Elementary School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 152^nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.4%), White (13.2%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Crest Elementary School is 19.8. 171 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bay Crest Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Crest Elementary School is $9,610. 132 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bay Crest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	48.97	881^st	1688	47.8%
2007	57.04	809^th	1786	54.7%
2008	58.55	770^th	1789	57.0%
2009	58.02	814^th	1847	55.9%
2010	51.65	997^th	1919	48.0%
2011	45.80	1149^th	1985	42.1%
2012	50.95	976^th	1984	50.8%
2013	41.31	1199^th	2029	40.9%
2014	51.51	998^th	2064	51.6%
2016	37.05	1342^nd	2087	35.7%
2017	33.34	1407^th	2112	33.4%
2018	21.22	1757^th	2118	17.0%
2019	21.24	1811^th	2182	17.0%
2021	33.37	1482^nd	2247	34.0%
2022	31.72	1524^th	2219	31.3%
2023	34.02	1496^th	2240	33.2%
2024	12.06	2107^th	2256	6.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 27, 2010

This is an A school. The administration is wonderful. Parent involvement is lacking a little otherwise i would give it 5 stars! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bay Crest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	503	92	13	53	8	n/a	n/a	0	669
1989	585	93	16	71	6	n/a	n/a	0	771
1990	593	80	20	79	4	n/a	n/a	0	776
1991	643	86	23	85	4	n/a	n/a	0	841
1992	647	92	32	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	890
1993	538	69	11	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	717
1994	490	83	15	115	1	n/a	n/a	0	704
1995	497	171	25	141	5	n/a	n/a	0	839
1996	497	171	25	141	5	n/a	n/a	0	839
1997	479	149	25	171	5	n/a	n/a	0	829
1998	463	161	22	194	4	n/a	n/a	0	844
1999	421	137	16	216	2	n/a	n/a	0	792
2000	406	130	25	247	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
2001	408	114	23	294	1	n/a	n/a	0	840
2002	356	75	24	359	3	n/a	n/a	0	817
2003	356	75	24	359	3	n/a	n/a	0	817
2004	340	91	21	368	4	n/a	n/a	0	824
2005	339	92	20	384	6	n/a	n/a	0	841
2006	338	102	24	404	6	n/a	n/a	0	874
2007	331	70	26	352	5	n/a	n/a	60	844
2008	309	70	25	338	4	n/a	n/a	57	803
2009	315	89	24	359	3	n/a	n/a	62	852
2010	310	76	27	358	1	n/a	n/a	45	817
2011	290	81	29	394	6	0	31	0	831
2012	288	77	35	359	4	0	30	0	793
2013	281	67	39	377	5	2	22	0	793
2014	252	73	34	368	4	1	28	0	760
2015	230	69	26	380	1	0	31	0	737
2016	207	78	33	366	1	1	28	0	714
2017	174	67	25	411	1	1	31	0	710
2018	169	84	23	406	2	3	28	0	715
2019	136	75	17	398	3	1	28	0	658
2020	104	69	18	391	1	1	24	0	608
2021	87	50	12	327	0	1	17	0	494
2022	79	60	12	376	2	1	23	0	553
2023	76	55	12	412	1	1	20	0	577

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 Crest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	669	35.0	19.1	32.3
1989	771	37.0	20.8	25.2
1990	776	38.0	20.4	23.5
1991	841	39.0	21.5	31.9
1992	890	43.0	20.6	26.7
1993	717	36.0	19.9	34.6
1994	704	33.0	21.3	38.8
1995	839	42.0	20.0	38
1996	839	42.0	20.0	38
1997	829	41.0	20.2	37.3
1998	844	42.0	20.1	40.5
1999	792	39.0	20.3	49.6
2000	808	40.0	20.2	50
2001	840	42.0	20.0	51.7
2002	817	43.0	19.0	57.8
2003	817	43.0	19.0	57.8
2004	824	44.0	18.7	63.2
2005	841	53.0	15.9	60.6
2006	874	57.0	15.3	55.6
2007	844	49.0	17.2	57.4
2008	803	61.5	13.1	61.1
2009	852	64.2	14.0	64.9
2010	817	61.0	13.3	66.5
2011	831	59.6	13.9	65.2
2012	793	60.0	13.2	66.3
2013	793	65.0	12.2	67.5
2014	760	56.0	13.5	71.3
2015	737	56.0	13.1	75.2
2016	714	54.0	13.2	75.1
2017	710	54.0	13.1	74.6
2018	715	50.0	14.3	75.1
2019	658	44.0	14.9	77.1
2020	608	41.0	14.8	82.4
2021	494	35.0	14.1	83.8
2022	553	34.0	16.2	75.8
2023	577	29.0	19.8	60.3

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 Crest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	669	35.0	19.1	32.3
1989	771	37.0	20.8	25.2
1990	776	38.0	20.4	23.5
1991	841	39.0	21.5	31.9
1992	890	43.0	20.6	26.7
1993	717	36.0	19.9	34.6
1994	704	33.0	21.3	38.8
1995	839	42.0	20.0	38
1996	839	42.0	20.0	38
1997	829	41.0	20.2	37.3
1998	844	42.0	20.1	40.5
1999	792	39.0	20.3	49.6
2000	808	40.0	20.2	50
2001	840	42.0	20.0	51.7
2002	817	43.0	19.0	57.8
2003	817	43.0	19.0	57.8
2004	824	44.0	18.7	63.2
2005	841	53.0	15.9	60.6
2006	874	57.0	15.3	55.6
2007	844	49.0	17.2	57.4
2008	803	61.5	13.1	61.1
2009	852	64.2	14.0	64.9
2010	817	61.0	13.3	66.5
2011	831	59.6	13.9	65.2
2012	793	60.0	13.2	66.3
2013	793	65.0	12.2	67.5
2014	760	56.0	13.5	71.3
2015	737	56.0	13.1	75.2
2016	714	54.0	13.2	75.1
2017	710	54.0	13.1	74.6
2018	715	50.0	14.3	75.1
2019	658	44.0	14.9	77.1
2020	608	41.0	14.8	82.4
2021	494	35.0	14.1	83.8
2022	553	34.0	16.2	75.8
2023	577	29.0	19.8	60.3

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 Crest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$607 (8.0%)	$6,978 (92.0%)	$7,585
2019	$604 (7.4%)	$7,524 (92.6%)	$8,129
2020	$733 (8.2%)	$8,171 (91.8%)	$8,905
2021	$1,289 (13.2%)	$8,451 (86.8%)	$9,741
2022	$1,211 (13.0%)	$8,069 (86.9%)	$9,281
2023	$2,062 (21.5%)	$7,548 (78.5%)	$9,610

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Crest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1811^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1496^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay Crest Elementary School)	54	33	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Crest Elementary School)	49	47	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Crest Elementary School)	47	49	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Crest Elementary School)	40	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Crest Elementary School)	40	40
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Crest Elementary School)	27	59	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bay Crest Elementary School)	31	33	2%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	658	577	12.3%
African American	75	55	26.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	17	12	29.4%
Hispanic	398	412	3.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	136	76	44.1%
Two or More Races	28	20	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.1%	60.3%	16.7%

Schools Near Bay Crest Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4925 Webb Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5382	577	29	19.8	60.3%	76 (13.2%)	55 (9.5%)	412 (71.4%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.5%)	12.1	2107^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		34	1496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%	611	39.0	34.0	28.0				41.0	31.0	23.0				27.0						$9,610	$2,062	$7,548
Dickenson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4720 Kelly Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 873-4732	570	37	15.4	70.4%	60 (10.5%)	51 (8.9%)	428 (75.1%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	16.3	2001^st of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%		16.8	1988^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.3%	13	38.0	38.0	32.0				33.0	43.0	36.0				26.0						$9,506	$2,121	$7,386
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	7235 W Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 887-3800	307	20	15.3	8.1%	42 (13.7%)	12 (3.9%)	200 (65.1%)	44 (14.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	87	252^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		80.8	391^st of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	139	72.0	66.0	74.0	81.0	96.0	92.0	86.0	66.0	71.0	98.0	91.0		87.0	92.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	$8,919	$1,068	$7,851
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	399	30	13.3	79.7%	23 (5.8%)	39 (9.8%)	329 (82.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.8	1906^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%		20.9	1875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	31	38.0	23.0	36.0				42.0	27.0	53.0				38.0						$14,089	$3,615	$10,474
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	664	46	14.4	70.5%	62 (9.3%)	46 (6.9%)	514 (77.4%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	15.2	2028^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.1%		13.5	2069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	41	31.0	29.0	38.0				29.0	31.0	41.0				38.0						$10,022	$2,332	$7,691
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	480	27	18.1	68.3%	58 (12.1%)	30 (6.3%)	382 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	18.5	1942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%		18.3	1955^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.7%	13	31.0	38.0	26.0				56.0	31.0	41.0				30.0						$8,872	$1,910	$6,962
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	591	41	14.4	78.5%	55 (9.3%)	34 (5.8%)	464 (78.5%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	15.8	2012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.8%		17	1985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	27	31.0	30.0	28.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				38.0						$11,423	$2,666	$8,757
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	846	51	16.5	15.7%	159 (18.8%)	35 (4.1%)	603 (71.3%)	23 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	60.4	851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		61.3	808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	43	51.0	58.0	68.0	66.0	67.0	69.0	67.0	68.0	56.0	34.0	49.0	77.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	94.0	81.0	73.0	$8,719	$989	$7,730
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	558	35	15.9	72.2%	48 (8.6%)	46 (8.2%)	438 (78.5%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	27.9	1686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	1437^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	249	43.0	39.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	44.0				39.0						$10,304	$2,389	$7,916
Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5602 N Lois Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5395	509	33	15.6	74.5%	16 (3.1%)	11 (2.2%)	474 (93.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	44.3	1236^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.2%		42.1	1279^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%	43	55.0	33.0	41.0				74.0	56.0	60.0				38.0						$11,309	$2,865	$8,444

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Crest Elementary School

How many students attend Bay Crest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Bay Crest Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bay Crest Elementary School?

Students at Bay Crest Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Bay Crest Elementary School a good school?

Bay Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Bay Crest Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Bay Crest Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Davidsen Middle School
High : Alonso High School

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