Cedar Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Panama City, Florida, with a student population of 562. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Cedar Grove Elementary is underperforming academically. The school has consistently low test scores, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to 53% at the district and state levels. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 35.8% to 57.5% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. This is likely contributing to the school's poor academic performance, as research has shown a strong correlation between chronic absenteeism and lower test scores.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bay Haven Charter Academy and Callaway Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary is clearly underperforming. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts at Cedar Grove Elementary was 35%, compared to 61% at Bay Haven Charter Academy and 57% at Callaway Elementary. Additionally, Cedar Grove Elementary has a disproportionately high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, raising questions about potential racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational outcomes and access to resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2826 E 15th St
       Panama City, FL  32405


(850) 767-4550

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
2222nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,092 Help


Students who attend Cedar Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Merritt Brown Middle School
High:    Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.0%
White:
29.4%
Hispanic:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cedar Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37%), White (29.4%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School is 17, which is the 12th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Cedar Grove Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Grove Elementary School is $12,092, which is the 7th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Grove Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.09 1330th 1688 21.2%
2007 31.03 1296th 1786 27.4%
2008 36.41 1215th 1789 32.1%
2009 42.99 1126th 1847 39.0%
2010 21.14 1604th 1919 16.4%
2011 11.40 1842nd 1985 7.2%
2012 14.26 1794th 1984 9.6%
2013 12.89 1882nd 2029 7.2%
2014 12.16 1923rd 2064 6.8%
2016 12.40 1921st 2087 8.0%
2017 19.81 1788th 2112 15.3%
2018 5.69 2070th 2118 2.3%
2019 5.07 2131st 2182 2.3%
2021 4.84 2217th 2247 1.3%
2022 3.47 2202nd 2219 0.8%
2023 3.87 2212th 2240 1.3%
2024 4.91 2222nd 2256 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 422 168 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 427 109 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1990 359 95 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 366 90 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 438 103 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 408 127 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 379 133 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 369 131 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 369 131 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 380 146 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 399 162 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 386 164 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 367 166 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 366 176 26 12 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 383 189 20 11 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 383 189 20 11 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 345 195 17 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 331 179 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 341 167 17 17 5 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 303 166 16 30 4 n/a n/a 39 558
2008 291 174 18 22 4 n/a n/a 37 546
2009 284 155 18 16 2 n/a n/a 30 505
2010 265 190 12 20 3 n/a n/a 32 522
2011 259 183 13 22 1 0 33 0 511
2012 259 193 15 17 2 0 39 0 525
2013 264 181 14 25 2 1 35 0 522
2014 238 171 10 32 0 1 35 0 487
2015 232 168 8 25 1 0 39 0 473
2016 214 179 8 36 2 2 39 0 480
2017 210 185 6 38 3 1 45 0 488
2018 208 176 1 39 0 2 43 0 469
2019 204 212 2 39 1 0 48 0 506
2020 192 267 10 99 3 0 51 0 622
2021 170 250 10 108 1 0 62 0 601
2022 175 225 7 117 3 0 42 0 569
2023 165 208 9 116 4 0 60 0 562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 34.0 18.0 67.3
1989 552 30.0 18.4 62.3
1990 468 30.0 15.6 66
1991 470 33.0 14.2 67.2
1992 554 33.0 16.7 60.5
1993 556 33.0 16.8 63.5
1994 530 33.0 16.1 62.8
1995 525 29.0 18.1 66.9
1996 525 29.0 18.1 66.9
1997 552 30.0 18.4 67.2
1998 586 32.0 18.3 68.6
1999 580 34.0 17.1 84.7
2000 564 37.0 15.2 82.8
2001 581 37.0 15.7 82.4
2002 605 46.0 13.2 84.5
2003 605 46.0 13.2 84.5
2004 566 44.0 12.9 86
2005 536 41.0 13.1 87.3
2006 547 42.0 13.0 81.5
2007 558 44.0 12.7 85.5
2008 546 47.0 11.6 89
2009 505 50.0 11.5 91.2
2010 522 43.5 12.0 91.6
2011 511 42.0 12.1 87.7
2012 525 43.0 12.2 86.1
2013 522 44.0 11.8 88.1
2014 487 43.0 11.3 88.1
2015 473 43.0 11.0 82
2016 480 40.0 12.0 87.3
2017 488 41.0 11.9 70.1
2018 469 38.0 12.3 74.4
2019 506 34.0 14.8 72.9
2020 622 33.0 18.8 78
2021 601 41.0 14.6 75.7
2022 569 42.0 13.5 74.9
2023 562 33.0 17.0 76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 34.0 18.0 67.3
1989 552 30.0 18.4 62.3
1990 468 30.0 15.6 66
1991 470 33.0 14.2 67.2
1992 554 33.0 16.7 60.5
1993 556 33.0 16.8 63.5
1994 530 33.0 16.1 62.8
1995 525 29.0 18.1 66.9
1996 525 29.0 18.1 66.9
1997 552 30.0 18.4 67.2
1998 586 32.0 18.3 68.6
1999 580 34.0 17.1 84.7
2000 564 37.0 15.2 82.8
2001 581 37.0 15.7 82.4
2002 605 46.0 13.2 84.5
2003 605 46.0 13.2 84.5
2004 566 44.0 12.9 86
2005 536 41.0 13.1 87.3
2006 547 42.0 13.0 81.5
2007 558 44.0 12.7 85.5
2008 546 47.0 11.6 89
2009 505 50.0 11.5 91.2
2010 522 43.5 12.0 91.6
2011 511 42.0 12.1 87.7
2012 525 43.0 12.2 86.1
2013 522 44.0 11.8 88.1
2014 487 43.0 11.3 88.1
2015 473 43.0 11.0 82
2016 480 40.0 12.0 87.3
2017 488 41.0 11.9 70.1
2018 469 38.0 12.3 74.4
2019 506 34.0 14.8 72.9
2020 622 33.0 18.8 78
2021 601 41.0 14.6 75.7
2022 569 42.0 13.5 74.9
2023 562 33.0 17.0 76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,918 (17.0%) $9,394 (83.0%) $11,312
2019 $2,174 (14.9%) $12,436 (85.1%) $14,610
2020 $1,718 (15.1%) $9,676 (84.9%) $11,395
2021 $2,399 (18.4%) $10,614 (81.6%) $13,013
2022 $2,956 (22.8%) $10,011 (77.2%) $12,966
2023 $2,469 (20.4%) $9,623 (79.6%) $12,092

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2131st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2212th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2725
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)6151
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2517
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2819
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5852
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2422
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Elementary School)3216
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2016
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Grove Elementary School)2313
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Bay)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506562
 11.1%
African American212208
 1.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic39116
 197.4%
Pacific Islander00
White204165
 19.1%
Two or More Races4860
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%76.2%
 3.2%


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Students who attend Cedar Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Merritt Brown Middle School
High : Bay High School

Students at Cedar Grove Elementary School are 37% African American, 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Cedar Grove Elementary School.

Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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