Bayside STEAM Academy

490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932

362 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bayside STEAM Academy, located in Imperial Beach, California, is a specialized elementary school within the South Bay Union School District that places a heavy emphasis on a "STEAM" curriculum—integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. The school is designed to move beyond traditional rote learning by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. By embedding these disciplines into daily coursework, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while encouraging creative expression.

Beyond its academic focus, Bayside STEAM Academy is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded and inclusive school culture. The campus frequently utilizes hands-on, project-based learning opportunities that connect students to their local environment and community. With a curriculum structured to spark curiosity and build technical literacy, the school serves as a foundational environment for young learners to develop the analytical skills and the "growth mindset" necessary to succeed in future academic and professional endeavors.

362

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayside STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	304
Black	2
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
304 (84.0%)
White
22 (6.1%)
Two or More
19 (5.2%)
Asian
14 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	South Bay Union
Phone:	(619)628-2500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 63

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 56