Bahia Vista Elementary

bahiavista.srcs.org/

552 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bahia Vista Elementary School, located in San Rafael, California, serves as a cornerstone of the San Rafael City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. By focusing on academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth, Bahia Vista aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners.

In addition to its academic offerings, Bahia Vista Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and family partnership. The school actively encourages parents and guardians to participate in their child’s educational journey, creating a collaborative atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a safe, vibrant, and innovative learning space where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

552

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bahia Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	532
Black	2
Asian	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
532 (96.4%)
Asian
17 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	San Rafael City Elementary
Phone:	(415)485-2415
Website:	http://bahiavista.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 115

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 83