Bayside Academy

2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403

bayside.smfcsd.net/

840 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bayside Academy, located in San Mateo, California, is a public K-8 school operating under the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is widely recognized for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), which is integrated into its core curriculum. By emphasizing inquiry-based learning and hands-on experimentation, Bayside aims to foster critical thinking and technical literacy, preparing its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Bayside Academy is known for its collaborative school culture and its commitment to technology integration. The school utilizes a variety of digital tools and project-based learning initiatives to engage students, often encouraging them to solve real-world problems. With a diverse student body and a dedication to both artistic and athletic enrichment alongside its STEM focus, Bayside positions itself as a comprehensive learning environment that supports the holistic development of its students within the San Mateo community.

840

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	452
Black	16
Asian	184
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
452 (53.8%)
Asian
184 (21.9%)
White
71 (8.5%)
Two or More
70 (8.3%)
Pacific Islander
46 (5.5%)
Black
16 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7660
Website:	http://bayside.smfcsd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 177

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 198

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bayside Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	177
Grade 7	194
Grade 8	198

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bayside Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	48.7%
Male	431	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)