BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5900 DR MARTIN L KING ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

www.bayvista-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

574 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school within the Pinellas County School District. As a "fundamental" school, it operates under a specialized model that emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic expectations, and strong parental involvement. The school’s philosophy centers on consistent communication between home and school, requiring parents to sign agendas, attend monthly PTA meetings, and closely monitor their child’s academic progress and behavior to ensure students remain on track.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum and commitment to fostering a community-focused atmosphere. By maintaining clear behavioral standards and a traditional educational approach, Bay Vista aims to provide a stable, high-achieving setting for its elementary students. Because it is a choice school, it typically utilizes a magnet or application-based enrollment process, drawing families who value a collaborative educational partnership and a disciplined, teacher-led classroom experience.

574

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	54
Black	221
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	5

White
236 (41.1%)
Black
221 (38.5%)
Hispanic
54 (9.4%)
Two or More
41 (7.1%)
Asian
17 (3.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

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:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)893-2335
Website:	http://www.bayvista-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 98

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	54.2%
Male	263	45.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)