Enrollment
1,690
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Deane Bozeman School
Federal NCES profile for Deane Bozeman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009004304
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deane Bozeman School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deane Bozeman School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deane Bozeman School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deane Bozeman School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deane Bozeman School
Deane Bozeman School is a large combined-grade school in Panama City, Florida, enrolling 1,690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,690 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students) and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students) alongside Deane Bozeman School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deane Bozeman School compares
Deane Bozeman School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,690
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Deane Bozeman School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay, which includes Deane Bozeman School.
$10,446
Per student
-6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 33.0%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Deane Bozeman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breakfast Point Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deane Bozeman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,690 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deane Bozeman School
How many students attend Deane Bozeman School?
Deane Bozeman School has 1,690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deane Bozeman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deane Bozeman School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deane Bozeman School?
41.6% of students at Deane Bozeman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deane Bozeman School?
The largest demographic group at Deane Bozeman School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deane Bozeman School?
Deane Bozeman School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deane Bozeman School rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Deane Bozeman School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Panama City on the city page.
Is Deane Bozeman School a good school?
Deane Bozeman School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Deane Bozeman School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students), and Rutherford High School (1,394 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.
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