Bay Farm

bayfarm.alamedaunified.org/

531 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bay Farm School, located in the Harbor Bay neighborhood of Alameda, California, is a public K-8 institution serving as a key part of the Alameda Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its scenic location near the San Francisco Bay, which is often integrated into the school's culture and environment. As a K-8 school, it offers a unique educational setting that allows students to remain in a consistent academic community from kindergarten through middle school, fostering long-term relationships between students, teachers, and families.

Academically, Bay Farm is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, core subjects, and enrichment opportunities. The school is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help support various programs, including technology integration, arts, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Bay Farm aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.

531

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bay Farm
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	62
Black	10
Asian	204
Two or More	128
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
204 (38.4%)
Two or More
128 (24.1%)
White
126 (23.7%)
Hispanic
62 (11.7%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alameda Unified
Phone:	(510)748-4010
Website:	http://bayfarm.alamedaunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79

Grade 8 38