Lucille Moore Elementary School

Q: Is Lucille Moore Elementary School a good school?

Lucille Moore Elementary School ranks 1299 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lucille Moore Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 503 students in grades PK-5 in Panama City, Florida, which is part of the Bay District, ranked 28 out of 68 districts in the state with a 3-star rating.

Lucille Moore Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.4% to 50.2% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages of around 21%. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency at 43% compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, Lucille Moore has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.45% to 78.69%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Patronis Elementary School, which has a rate of 35.86%.

Despite these challenges, Lucille Moore Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, providing targeted interventions, and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, could be important steps in improving the school's performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1900 Michigan Ave
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 767-1428

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1299^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,372

Students who attend Lucille Moore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jinks Middle School
High:	Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.4%

African American:

25.6%

White:

25.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lucille Moore Elementary School ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.72. (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 Lucille Moore Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), African American (25.6%), White (25.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucille Moore Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 2^nd best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Lucille Moore Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucille Moore Elementary School is $13,372, which is the 3^rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lucille Moore 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 Lucille Moore Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.48	932^nd	1688	44.8%
2007	53.25	888^th	1786	50.3%
2008	56.25	823^rd	1789	54.0%
2009	42.97	1127^th	1847	39.0%
2010	35.49	1331^st	1919	30.6%
2011	33.07	1411^th	1985	28.9%
2012	24.14	1577^th	1984	20.5%
2013	17.43	1787^th	2029	11.9%
2014	13.44	1900^th	2064	7.9%
2016	11.90	1933^rd	2087	7.4%
2017	4.18	2078^th	2112	1.6%
2018	4.42	2080^th	2118	1.8%
2019	18.90	1868^th	2182	14.4%
2021	13.78	2026^th	2247	9.8%
2022	11.54	2070^th	2219	6.7%
2023	31.72	1562^nd	2240	30.3%
2024	41.72	1299^th	2256	42.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Poor teachers who are mostly apathetic. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lucille Moore Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	452	129	12	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1989	425	137	14	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
1990	418	105	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	541
1991	433	106	8	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	563
1992	467	121	8	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	607
1993	464	131	11	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	626
1994	433	149	11	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	608
1995	416	149	3	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	591
1996	416	149	3	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	591
1997	412	146	8	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1998	415	152	12	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1999	492	143	10	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	667
2000	474	148	7	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	657
2001	448	130	4	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	610
2002	411	127	5	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	568
2003	411	127	5	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	568
2004	438	131	11	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
2005	373	123	17	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
2006	386	110	17	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
2007	338	117	10	52	2	n/a	n/a	44	563
2008	328	127	11	54	3	n/a	n/a	37	560
2009	337	127	13	51	3	n/a	n/a	31	562
2010	333	125	13	71	5	n/a	n/a	35	582
2011	262	131	6	61	4	0	37	0	501
2012	278	112	5	71	7	0	37	0	510
2013	247	146	6	83	6	0	36	0	524
2014	254	138	7	84	5	0	40	0	528
2015	223	179	6	91	1	0	57	0	557
2016	194	153	3	127	1	0	64	0	542
2017	198	143	3	146	0	0	55	0	545
2018	156	130	4	141	0	0	49	0	480
2019	133	129	5	133	0	0	49	0	449
2020	155	112	6	168	0	1	46	0	488
2021	139	97	4	168	0	2	45	0	455
2022	146	105	3	175	0	2	43	0	474
2023	127	129	3	193	2	0	49	0	503

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 Lucille Moore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	607	36.0	16.8	54.7
1989	584	36.0	16.2	56
1990	541	35.0	15.4	54.7
1991	563	37.0	15.2	63.4
1992	607	37.0	16.4	52.2
1993	626	38.0	16.5	53
1994	608	41.0	14.8	54.4
1995	591	40.0	14.8	54.7
1996	591	40.0	14.8	54.7
1997	603	40.0	15.1	57.5
1998	608	40.0	15.2	60
1999	667	43.0	15.5	71.1
2000	657	40.0	16.4	76.9
2001	610	37.0	16.5	73.1
2002	568	38.0	14.9	81.3
2003	568	38.0	14.9	81.3
2004	612	48.0	12.8	78.1
2005	552	44.0	12.5	81.9
2006	554	44.0	12.6	77.8
2007	563	45.0	12.5	82.3
2008	560	47.0	11.9	84.3
2009	562	54.5	11.7	84.7
2010	582	48.0	12.1	89
2011	501	44.0	11.3	87
2012	510	43.0	11.8	87.3
2013	524	44.0	11.9	89.3
2014	528	43.0	12.2	68.4
2015	557	51.0	10.9	79
2016	542	42.0	12.9	84.1
2017	545	45.0	12.1	72.5
2018	480	39.0	12.3	79
2019	449	37.0	12.1	76.6
2020	488	36.0	13.5	75.4
2021	455	36.0	12.6	69.5
2022	474	29.0	16.3	78.7
2023	503	35.0	14.3	71

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 Lucille Moore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	607	36.0	16.8	54.7
1989	584	36.0	16.2	56
1990	541	35.0	15.4	54.7
1991	563	37.0	15.2	63.4
1992	607	37.0	16.4	52.2
1993	626	38.0	16.5	53
1994	608	41.0	14.8	54.4
1995	591	40.0	14.8	54.7
1996	591	40.0	14.8	54.7
1997	603	40.0	15.1	57.5
1998	608	40.0	15.2	60
1999	667	43.0	15.5	71.1
2000	657	40.0	16.4	76.9
2001	610	37.0	16.5	73.1
2002	568	38.0	14.9	81.3
2003	568	38.0	14.9	81.3
2004	612	48.0	12.8	78.1
2005	552	44.0	12.5	81.9
2006	554	44.0	12.6	77.8
2007	563	45.0	12.5	82.3
2008	560	47.0	11.9	84.3
2009	562	54.5	11.7	84.7
2010	582	48.0	12.1	89
2011	501	44.0	11.3	87
2012	510	43.0	11.8	87.3
2013	524	44.0	11.9	89.3
2014	528	43.0	12.2	68.4
2015	557	51.0	10.9	79
2016	542	42.0	12.9	84.1
2017	545	45.0	12.1	72.5
2018	480	39.0	12.3	79
2019	449	37.0	12.1	76.6
2020	488	36.0	13.5	75.4
2021	455	36.0	12.6	69.5
2022	474	29.0	16.3	78.7
2023	503	35.0	14.3	71

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 Lucille Moore Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,219 (19.2%)	$9,368 (80.8%)	$11,587
2019	$2,587 (15.5%)	$14,080 (84.5%)	$16,667
2020	$1,653 (12.4%)	$11,656 (87.6%)	$13,310
2021	$2,632 (18.8%)	$11,333 (81.2%)	$13,965
2022	$2,323 (18.7%)	$10,120 (81.3%)	$12,442
2023	$3,111 (23.3%)	$10,260 (76.7%)	$13,372

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucille Moore Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1868^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1562^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	39	30	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	48	43	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	44	26	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	46	32	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	30	32	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	23	17	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lucille Moore Elementary School)	42	33	9%
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	449	503	12%
African American	129	129
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	133	193	45.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	133	127	4.5%
Two or More Races	49	49
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.6%	71%	5.6%

Schools Near Lucille Moore 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	503	35	14.3	71.0%	127 (25.2%)	129 (25.6%)	193 (38.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.7%)	41.7	1299^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%		31.7	1562^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.3%	263	43.0	36.0	53.0				57.0	52.0	50.0			67.0				$13,372	$3,111	$10,260
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
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
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
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	688	39	17.6	16.0%	544 (79.1%)	42 (6.1%)	47 (6.8%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.4%)	95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.2	91^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	50	86.0	85.0	86.0	87.0	85.0	76.0	88.0	100.0	99.0	85.0	99.0	80.0	80.0	91.0	98.0	$9,533	$1,258	$8,276
Patronis Elementary School	Public	K-5	7400 Patronis Dr	Panama City Beach	32408	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5075	648	42	15.4	41.8%	465 (71.8%)	48 (7.4%)	66 (10.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (8.6%)	78.5	449^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.1%		70.7	614^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.6%	165	78.0	71.0	60.0				79.0	70.0	54.0			70.0				$10,353	$1,557	$8,797
A. Gary Walsingham Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	44 Chip Seal Parkway	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5475	343	21	16.3	35.9%	204 (59.5%)	40 (11.7%)	53 (15.5%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	33 (9.6%)	55.2	965^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.2%					(n/a)	49.0	63.0					53.0	72.0								$16,359	$2,620	$13,739
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucille Moore Elementary School

What district is Lucille Moore Elementary School in?

Bay

How many students attend Lucille Moore Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Lucille Moore Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lucille Moore Elementary School?

Students at Lucille Moore Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 26% African American, 25% White, 10% Two or more races.

Is Lucille Moore Elementary School a good school?

Lucille Moore Elementary School ranks 1299^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lucille Moore Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lucille Moore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jinks Middle School
High : Bay High School

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