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Bay Elementary School

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Bay Elementary School ranks 289 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

289^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Bay Elementary School is a K-6 school in the small town of Bay, Arkansas, serving 317 students as the sole school within the Bay School District, where about 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Bay Elementary is a solid, mid-tier option in the region, offering a key advantage with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1—significantly better than nearby magnet schools like International Studies Magnet (18.6:1) and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet (18:1), as well as Trumann Elementary School (16.6:1). The school also shows a notable strength in mathematics, with an overall proficiency of 38%—much closer to the state average (44.1%) than many nearby schools, such as Riverside West Elementary School (27.4%) and Fox Meadow Elementary (below 26%). However, the school faces a significant challenge in 4th grade, where proficiency rates drop dramatically across all subjects—for example, only 18.9% of 4th graders are proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 41.4%—while 6th graders rebound to above-average performance, suggesting the issue may be tied to a specific grade level or cohort.

Bay Elementary has experienced a recent decline from a 3-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year to a 2-star rating in the last two years, now ranking in the 41st-42nd percentile statewide. Despite this, the school spends $11,900 per student, which is more efficient than higher-spending, lower-performing schools in the Nettleton School District (which spend up to $14,705). The school’s strong 6th-grade performance and math proficiency provide a foundation to build upon, but addressing the 4th-grade slump is critical for improving overall outcomes.

317

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,900

Per pupil spending ?

60.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 School Street
Bay, AR 72411

(870) 781-3300

District: Bay School District

Students who attend Bay Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bay High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

African American:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Arkansas avg42%

289^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

146^th of 251Bay School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.5	289 of 491	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.6	288 of 495	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.6	197 of 497	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	194 of 492	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	224 of 487	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.3	270 of 496	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.8	283 of 488	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	307 of 480	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.6	371 of 485	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.8	257 of 494	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	67.6	120 of 466	74.2%	★★★★☆
2014	60.6	194 of 471	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.1	180 of 476	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.6	231 of 468	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.4	175 of 471	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.0	168 of 457	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.3	207 of 445	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.6	188 of 439	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.4	163 of 440	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.9	183 of 402	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.0	207 of 411	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science39%-5 vs state

Reading38%~ state avg

Mathematics38%-6 vs state

English Language Arts34%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 School Street	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3300	317	23	13.7	60.6%	301 (95.0%)	10 (3.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43.5	289^th of 491 public elementary schools	41.1%		44.6	288^th of 495 public elementary schools	41.8%	1	39.5	18.9	33.3	47.1	34.4	44.2	24.6	35.7	49.0	38.1	27.9	30.2	50.0	45.1	38.0	34.9	24.6	52.4	47.0	39.2	$11,900	$1,162	$10,738
Trumann Elementary School	Public	K-3	401 N Willow	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 483-5314	477	29	16.6	100.0%	327 (68.6%)	60 (12.6%)	36 (7.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	19	425^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.4%		17.1	432^nd of 495 public elementary schools	12.7%	7	29.3				27.9	31.1				29.5	19.8				18.8	28.3				27.0	$11,184	$1,691	$9,493
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media	Public	3-6	2309 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7812	440	35	12.6	86.6%	70 (15.9%)	294 (66.8%)	40 (9.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	25 (5.7%)	15	443^rd of 491 public elementary schools	9.8%		18	423^rd of 495 public elementary schools	14.5%	20	19.1	27.4	18.2	17.8	20.7	22.6	26.5	21.6	19.8	22.6	20.9	44.2	21.6	16.9	25.9	21.7	36.3	14.8	17.8	22.9	$11,368	$1,498	$9,870
Fox Meadow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7817	394	26	14.9	82.0%	67 (17.0%)	266 (67.5%)	26 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.6%)								(n/a)																					$13,141	$1,726	$11,415
Nettleton Steam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Promise Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 910-7831	206	15	14.1	65.5%	71 (34.5%)	97 (47.1%)	22 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)								(n/a)
Nettleton Steam Intermediate	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7809	313	23	13.7	67.4%	121 (38.7%)	140 (44.7%)	31 (9.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	19.7	420^th of 491 public elementary schools	14.5%		30.5	367^th of 495 public elementary schools	25.9%	53	25.7	14.3	25.6	32.3	24.4	24.3	17.6	25.6	33.3	25.2	15.4	21.1	22.4	31.2	22.8	23.1	23.4	42.6	29.1	29.8	$14,705	$663	$14,042
Riverside West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2001 Highway 18	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-8222	300	22	13.8	55.0%	271 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	54	234^th of 491 public elementary schools	52.3%		69.7	142^nd of 495 public elementary schools	71.3%	92	54.5	64.5	33.3	41.3	49.7	36.3	57.8	30.7	37.9	41.4	45.4	26.7	10.2	24.1	27.4	61.4	64.4	38.5	43.3	53.2	$10,182	$1,269	$8,913
University Heights School Of Medical Arts	Public	3-6	3901 Aggie Rd.	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 336-4700	491	30	16.5	81.5%	122 (24.8%)	242 (49.3%)	81 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.0%)	18.6	428^th of 491 public elementary schools	12.8%		19.9	411^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.0%	17	29.9	24.8	25.0	24.8	26.0	34.6	26.2	26.9	26.5	28.3	25.2	20.5	33.7	18.1	23.9	15.0	24.1	37.5	17.5	23.3	$13,103	$2,100	$11,003
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7823	446	32	14.0	80.5%	115 (25.8%)	219 (49.1%)	55 (12.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.2%)								(n/a)																					$13,830	$1,809	$12,021
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Drive	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	731	40	18.0	100.0%	317 (43.4%)	270 (36.9%)	101 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	66.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%		58.5	209^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.8%	46	45.7	38.1	55.5	53.1	47.4	46.2	36.6	53.5	50.4	45.9	47.1	51.8	62.4	52.2	53.0	45.3	46.7	50.5	47.7	47.4	$10,868	$1,376	$9,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bay High School

What is the racial makeup of Bay Elementary School?

Students at Bay Elementary School are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Bay Elementary School in?

Bay School District

How many students attend Bay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 317 students attended Bay Elementary School.

Is Bay Elementary School a good school?

Bay Elementary School ranks 289^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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