Enrollment
130
Elementary
DISTRICT 623 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WALTON·NCES 120198008863
BAY SCHOOL
118 GILMORE ST, SANTA ROSA, FL 32459 · (850) 622-5050 · Walton County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL130 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
44 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 130 | 100% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like BAY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY SCHOOL this school | 130 | 33.8% | N/A |
| FREEPORT LEARNING CENTER FREEPORT | 114 | 39.5% | N/A |
| GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING HILL | 106 | 35.8% | 63.4% |
| TREASURE VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL ISLAMORADA | 179 | 30.2% | 74.5% |
| ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY ALACHUA | 108 | 42.6% | 84.5% |
| OCEAN STUDIES CHARTER KEY LARGO | 180 | 24.4% | 70.9% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BAY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Walton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 130 | #2,170 of 2,267 | #7 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.8% | #1,730 of 2,188 | #6 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
130
+12 (+10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 130 | 12 | 10.8:1 | 34% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 124 | 12 | 10.3:1 | 44% (54) |
| 2022-23 | 146 | 10 | 14.6:1 | 19% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 118 | 10 | 11.8:1 | 32% (38) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BAY SCHOOL.
About BAY SCHOOL
BAY SCHOOL serves students in SANTA ROSA, Florida, as a very small elementary school. The school covers pre-K and reported 130 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in Florida enroll around 604, and this school is 78% below that mark.
WALTON is made up of 22 schools with 12,069 students in all.
At BAY SCHOOL, 68% of students are White. After that, the student body is 24% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Census figures show Walton County is about 84% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 47%.
BAY SCHOOL reported 12 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 10.8:1. Elementary schools in Florida average 17.5:1, 6.6 more students per teacher than here. There are 44 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 34% of enrollment. That is lower than the 47% average for public schools in Walton County.
Census data for Walton County show median household income comes to about $81,986, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 26 public schools and about 12,069 students.
EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. BAY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
BAY SCHOOL is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 130, up from 118 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at BAY SCHOOL. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Walton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,948
Census ACS
Median income
$81,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
12,069 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WALTON
- SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,127 students
- FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 1,120 students
- WALTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 969 students
- DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 924 students
- VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 914 students
- EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 872 students
Nearby schools
- EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 872
- DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.0 mi · 924
- SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL3.4 mi · 501
- SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL3.7 mi · 1,127
- MAGNET INNOVATION CENTER7.6 mi · 117
- VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.5 mi · 914
Frequently asked questions
About BAY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at BAY SCHOOL?
BAY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 130 students in grades PK-PK.
Is BAY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BAY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BAY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BAY SCHOOL is approximately 10.8:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is BAY SCHOOL?
BAY SCHOOL reports a student body of 68% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees BAY SCHOOL?
BAY SCHOOL is overseen by WALTON in Walton County.
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