- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panama City, FL
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hutchison Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120009000040
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchison Beach Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchison Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison Beach Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Hutchison Beach Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120009000040 · Panama City, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 14.7:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Hutchison Beach Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hutchison Beach 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 573
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
573 students
What this shows Hutchison Beach Elementary School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchison Beach Elementary School compares
Hutchison Beach Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Hutchison Beach Elementary School is more 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 Hutchison Beach 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 | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Hutchison Beach 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 elementary 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchison Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Hutchison Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hutchison Beach Elementary School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchison Beach Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Hutchison Beach 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.