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Baywood Elementary

600 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA, 94402

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 832 of 6840 in California

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About Baywood Elementary

Baywood Elementary is a public K–5 school in San Mateo that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. There are about 550 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 23:1, which is the same as at many other public elementary schools in California. Baywood Elementary follows the academic standards set by the state of California and has a structured curriculum that focuses on English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. About 61% of students are good at math and 65% are good at reading and language arts. The community is generally in favor of public education, even though the district is in charge of how much money is spent on each student. Families looking for the best elementary school in California often look at schools like Baywood Elementary because they always do well in school. Overall, Baywood Elementary shows stable achievement and the ability to grow even more.

Baywood Elementary Contact Information

Address

600 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA, 94402

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Phone

(650) 312-7511

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 65% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
501
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 832 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Baywood Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.14%
Asian 21.56%
Hispanic 31.14%
Black 0.8%
Two+ Races 15.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
30.14%
Asian
21.56%
Hispanic
31.14%
Black
0.8%
Two+ Races
15.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501
48.5%
243 Female
51.5%
258 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

501 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At Baywood Elementary, the focus has shifted from simple literacy to student-led storytelling. Instead of just reading, students are now collaborating on creative writing projects that merge art with narrative. This hands-on approach has turned the classrooms into "maker spaces" for ideas, backed by a parent community that shows up for more than just bake sales—they’re active partners in the learning process.

FAQ

Q1. Does Baywood Elementary offer enrichment programs?

Ans. Yes, Baywood Elementary provides enrichment opportunities such as art, music, and other supplemental activities that support well-rounded student development.

Q2. Is there a parent-teacher organization at Baywood Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents can participate through a PTA or similar group that supports school events and student programs.

Q3. Are counseling services available for students?

Ans. School-based counseling and student support services are available to assist with academic and social-emotional needs.

Q4. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Baywood Elementary uses newsletters, email updates, and district communication platforms to keep families informed.

Q5. What facilities are available on campus?

Ans. The campus typically includes classrooms, a library/media center, playground areas, and multipurpose spaces for student activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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