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#1488 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 39% in state
Patronis Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City Beach, FL
A Bay elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7400 PATRONIS DR, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patronis Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patronis 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 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated768/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,322
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,453/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32408; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gary Walsingham AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Breakfast Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,044 | Compare → |
| Lucille Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Gulf Coast School for AutismPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 23 | 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.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Patronis Elementary School is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patronis Elementary School
Patronis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Panama City Beach, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patronis Elementary School
What grades does Patronis Elementary School serve?
Patronis Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Patronis Elementary School?
Patronis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patronis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patronis Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patronis Elementary School rank in FL?
Patronis Elementary School ranks #1,488 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Patronis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Patronis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Patronis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patronis Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Patronis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Patronis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patronis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Patronis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patronis Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Patronis 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
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (850) 767-5075
- Area population (ZIP 32408)
- 18,326
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 32408; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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