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Bay School

118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Bay School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bay School's student population of 124 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bay School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bay School?
124 students attend Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bay School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay School?
Bay School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay School offer ?
Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay School part of?
Bay School is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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