- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Oscar Patterson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oscar Patterson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009010622
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oscar Patterson Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #22 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oscar Patterson Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar Patterson Academy ranks #22 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Oscar Patterson Academy grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+28.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 120009010622 · Panama City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 39.4:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Oscar Patterson Academy grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+28.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oscar Patterson 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 394
Oscar Patterson Academy
394 students
What this shows Oscar Patterson Academy reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oscar Patterson Academy compares
Oscar Patterson 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 | 39.4:1 | ▲ 121% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39.4:1
students per teacher
- 121% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Oscar Patterson Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oscar Patterson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oscar Patterson 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oscar Patterson Academy
How many students attend Oscar Patterson Academy?
Oscar Patterson Academy has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Patterson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Patterson Academy is 39.4:1, which is 121% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 151% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oscar Patterson Academy?
85.2% of students at Oscar Patterson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oscar Patterson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oscar Patterson Academy is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oscar Patterson Academy?
Oscar Patterson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oscar Patterson Academy rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar Patterson Academy ranks #22 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 Oscar Patterson 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.