- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panama City, FL
Palm Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120009008597Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Bay Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Bay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Palm Bay Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120009008597 · Panama City, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
321 enr · 21.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Palm Bay Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Bay 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 321
Palm Bay Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Palm Bay Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Bay Elementary School compares
Palm Bay 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Bay 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Palm Bay Elementary School?
Palm Bay Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Bay Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Palm Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Bay Elementary School is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Bay Elementary School?
Palm Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Bay Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Elementary School ranks #1 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 Palm Bay 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.