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:
2222^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,092

Students who attend Cedar Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Merritt Brown Middle School
High:	Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.0%

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

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...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School is 17, which is the 12^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Grove Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Grove Elementary School is $12,092, which is the 7^th 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 28^th 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
2006	24.09	1330^th	1688	21.2%
2007	31.03	1296^th	1786	27.4%
2008	36.41	1215^th	1789	32.1%
2009	42.99	1126^th	1847	39.0%
2010	21.14	1604^th	1919	16.4%
2011	11.40	1842^nd	1985	7.2%
2012	14.26	1794^th	1984	9.6%
2013	12.89	1882^nd	2029	7.2%
2014	12.16	1923^rd	2064	6.8%
2016	12.40	1921^st	2087	8.0%
2017	19.81	1788^th	2112	15.3%
2018	5.69	2070^th	2118	2.3%
2019	5.07	2131^st	2182	2.3%
2021	4.84	2217^th	2247	1.3%
2022	3.47	2202^nd	2219	0.8%
2023	3.87	2212^th	2240	1.3%
2024	4.91	2222^nd	2256	1.5%

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 2131^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2212^th 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)	27	25	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	25	17	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	28	19	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	24	22	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	32	16	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	20	16	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Grove Elementary School)	23	13	10%
5th Grade Science (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	562	11.1%
African American	212	208	1.9%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	2	9	350%
Hispanic	39	116	197.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	165	19.1%
Two or More Races	48	60	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.9%	76.2%	3.2%

Schools Near Cedar Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	562	33	17.0	76.2%	165 (29.4%)	208 (37.0%)	116 (20.6%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.7%)	4.9	2222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.9	2212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	10	35.0	23.0	27.0	25.0	20.0	11.0	12.0	$12,092	$2,469	$9,623
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	250	10	25.0	88.8%	73 (29.2%)	107 (42.8%)	54 (21.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)	28.0			23.0				$11,626	$2,493	$9,133
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	643	33	19.4	55.7%	355 (55.2%)	101 (15.7%)	108 (16.8%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.1%)	29.3	1641^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.7	1393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	248	57.0	42.0	33.0	48.0	43.0	40.0	36.0	$11,649	$2,760	$8,891
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Cherry St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1480	362	24	15.0	72.4%	157 (43.4%)	123 (34.0%)	47 (13.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.0%)	27.2	1706^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%		9.7	2140^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%	434	41.0	46.0	47.0	41.0	39.0	42.0	38.0	$12,706	$3,737	$8,969
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	765	47	16.2	36.2%	533 (69.7%)	74 (9.7%)	69 (9.0%)	32 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.3%)	73	572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		73.7	543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%	29	61.0	49.0	64.0	86.0	60.0	84.0	66.0	$8,815	$927	$7,889
Parker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	640 S Highway 22 A	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4570	496	30	16.6	74.0%	181 (36.5%)	166 (33.5%)	77 (15.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.7%)	28.3	1675^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.8%		24.9	1749^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.9%	74	33.0	41.0	52.0	29.0	56.0	30.0	52.0	$12,256	$3,767	$8,489
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	316	15	21.0	64.2%	130 (41.1%)	91 (28.8%)	60 (19.0%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)	51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%		43.3	1247^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	175	57.0	50.0	47.0	57.0	61.0	55.0	53.0	$9,345	$1,010	$8,335
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	598	35	17.0	59.0%	302 (50.5%)	118 (19.7%)	116 (19.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.4%)	35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		24.1	1771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	303	57.0	38.0	52.0	53.0	34.0	47.0	45.0	$10,240	$2,035	$8,204
Callaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7115 E Highway 22	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1241	511	29	17.6	71.8%	215 (42.1%)	123 (24.1%)	88 (17.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (15.9%)	57.4	912^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.6%		39.8	1343^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	40.0%	431	59.0	42.0	63.0	72.0	54.0	66.0	52.0	$12,525	$2,652	$9,872
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	94	20	4.8	77.7%	54 (57.4%)	22 (23.4%)	5 (5.3%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.6%)	0.5	2254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	2215^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.1%	39	11.0	7.0	6.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	6.0	$47,939	$10,072	$37,867

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Grove Elementary School

What district is Cedar Grove Elementary School in?

Bay

What schools do graduates of Cedar Grove Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Merritt Brown Middle School
High : Bay High School

How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Grove Elementary School?

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

Is Cedar Grove Elementary School a good school?

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

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