- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Deer Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009007649
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Point Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Point Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Point Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Deer Point Elementary School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120009007649 · Panama City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 19.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Deer Point Elementary School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deer Point Elementary School 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 735
Deer Point Elementary School
735 students
What this shows Deer Point Elementary School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Point Elementary School compares
Deer Point Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Deer Point Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Point Elementary School'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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Point Elementary School
How many students attend Deer Point Elementary School?
Deer Point Elementary School has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Point Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Point Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Deer Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Point Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Point Elementary School?
Deer Point Elementary School 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 Deer Point Elementary School rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Point Elementary School ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Deer Point Elementary School, 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.