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#797 of 1,036 schools in AR
Bay Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay School District · Bay, AR
An elementary school in Bay, AR where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 39, Bay, AR 72411
- Math 30% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated776/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,158
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Elementary School is listed in BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Elementary School
Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bay, AR, part of Bay School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Elementary School
What grades does Bay Elementary School serve?
Bay Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bay Elementary School?
Bay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Elementary School rank in AR?
Bay Elementary School ranks #797 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Bay Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (870) 781-3300
- Area population (ZIP 72411)
- 3,072
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72411; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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