Enrollment
394
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+121% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oscar Patterson Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oscar Patterson Academy
Oscar Patterson Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Panama City, Florida, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 121% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 394 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students) and Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students) alongside Oscar Patterson Academy.
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 Oscar Patterson Academy compares
Oscar Patterson Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay, which includes Oscar Patterson Academy.
$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 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.4:1)
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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.
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.
Is Oscar Patterson Academy a good school?
Oscar Patterson Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 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.
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