- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City Beach, FL
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
Federal NCES profile for A. Gary Walsingham Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009008970
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. Gary Walsingham Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Panama City Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120009008970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
A. Gary Walsingham Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 120009008970 · Panama City Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 22.4:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
A. Gary Walsingham Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
A. Gary Walsingham Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- This school 470
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
470 students
What this shows A. Gary Walsingham Academy reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. Gary Walsingham Academy compares
A. Gary Walsingham Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, A. Gary Walsingham Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. Gary Walsingham Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. Gary Walsingham Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. Gary Walsingham Academy
How many students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Gary Walsingham Academy is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
27.1% of students at A. Gary Walsingham Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
The largest demographic group at A. Gary Walsingham Academy is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Panama City Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. Gary Walsingham Academy rank among public schools in Panama City Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Panama City Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides A. Gary Walsingham Academy, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.