Excellent
#652 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 17% in state
Palm Bay Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A charter elementary school in Panama City, FL where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1104 BALBOA AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
- Math 58% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Bay Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Palm 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), 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
$49,901
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Bay Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #5 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palm Bay Elementary School is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Bay Elementary School
Palm Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Bay Elementary School
What grades does Palm Bay Elementary School serve?
Palm Bay Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palm Bay Elementary School?
Palm Bay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Bay Elementary School rank in FL?
Palm Bay Elementary School ranks #652 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Bay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Bay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Palm Bay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Bay Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Palm Bay Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Palm Bay Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Bay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Palm Bay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Bay Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Palm 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (850) 215-0770
- Area population (ZIP 32401)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32401; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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