Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School in St. Petersburg is a grades K-5 elementary school with approximately 500 students and approximately 33 full-time teaching staff, which means a student-teacher ratio close to 15:1.

It is ranked among the best elementary school options in Pinellas County and consistently maintains above-state-average performance in reading, math, and science, while incorporating its discipline-based routines and engaged Parental Involvement as key elements of its "fundamental" model. The student demographics lean white with Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Black students in smaller proportions, and about a quarter of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

?Bay Vista's staff includes experienced teachers, support specialists, and a committed leadership team. The neighborhoods in St. Petersburg have median home values around $380,000 and $450,000.

The school offers a gifted program called QUEST, which requires students to complete a research project annually using the Independent Investigation Method (IIM). This program indicates a focus on developing advanced research and critical thinking skills.

1. What grades does Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School provide?

It serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

2. How many students would you estimate attend Bay Vista Fundamental?

There are approximately 500-520 students enrolled in the school.

3. What is the student-teacher ratio?

The average ratio is right around 16:1, which is the average for all elementary schools in the district.

4. What kind of program does Bay Vista offer?

Bay Vista is a Fundamental School and will offer a structure for all education and strong amount of parental support.

5. What does the surrounding area look like for families?

Families live in established neighborhoods, with homes that are valued around 400K as a median house.