Parker Elementary School

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Parker Elementary School ranks 1675 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Parker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Panama City, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 496. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Parker Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.8% in 2019-2020 to 49.6% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 33% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, Parker Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.99% to 76.1% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Parker Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing. For example, Bay Haven Charter Academy, a public charter school located just 5.56 miles away, consistently outperforms Parker Elementary School in test scores and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school's declining performance over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and lower test scores, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

640 S Highway 22 A
Panama City, FL 32404

(850) 767-4570

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1675^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,256

Students who attend Parker Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rutherford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.5%

African American:

33.5%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parker Elementary School ranks worse than 74.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.26. (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 Parker Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.5%), African American (33.5%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 11^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Parker Elementary School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parker Elementary School is $12,256, which is the 6^th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Parker 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 Parker Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	41.40	1020^th	1688	39.6%
2007	52.95	898^th	1786	49.7%
2008	47.84	981^st	1789	45.2%
2009	45.20	1077^th	1847	41.7%
2010	33.96	1360^th	1919	29.1%
2011	36.95	1327^th	1985	33.1%
2012	30.04	1447^th	1984	27.1%
2013	33.28	1396^th	2029	31.2%
2014	22.89	1679^th	2064	18.7%
2016	24.86	1620^th	2087	22.4%
2017	23.22	1692^nd	2112	19.9%
2018	31.04	1497^th	2118	29.3%
2019	17.24	1906^th	2182	12.6%
2021	15.93	1955^th	2247	13.0%
2022	14.76	2007^th	2219	9.6%
2023	24.87	1749^th	2240	21.9%
2024	28.26	1675^th	2256	25.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Parker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	482	118	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	620
1989	521	74	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
1990	560	69	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1991	607	74	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1992	619	77	14	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	716
1993	650	97	18	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	773
1994	623	96	26	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	761
1995	664	126	27	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	829
1996	664	126	27	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	829
1997	607	139	30	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	796
1998	640	131	24	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	809
1999	637	142	19	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	811
2000	595	156	25	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	784
2001	579	189	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2002	516	197	15	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	741
2003	516	197	15	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	741
2004	492	194	18	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2005	479	176	18	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	700
2006	498	174	11	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	706
2007	426	176	11	23	5	n/a	n/a	60	701
2008	378	151	10	31	4	n/a	n/a	67	641
2009	397	146	14	33	4	n/a	n/a	76	670
2010	403	153	20	47	2	n/a	n/a	52	677
2011	402	149	22	38	1	0	55	0	667
2012	390	147	20	36	0	1	52	0	646
2013	386	152	23	30	0	2	49	0	642
2014	344	160	17	39	0	2	59	0	621
2015	338	158	18	63	0	3	50	0	630
2016	316	147	8	67	2	3	55	0	598
2017	303	149	14	66	1	5	59	0	597
2018	262	128	9	70	2	4	49	0	524
2019	262	133	6	83	3	3	57	0	547
2020	265	182	9	103	5	3	50	0	617
2021	261	172	9	95	2	8	57	0	604
2022	257	214	10	128	0	3	91	0	703
2023	181	166	4	77	0	0	68	0	496

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 Parker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	620	35.0	17.7	52.1
1989	610	35.0	17.4	44.6
1990	647	36.0	17.9	42.5
1991	700	40.0	17.5	45.1
1992	716	40.0	17.9	32.4
1993	773	42.0	18.4	36.2
1994	761	40.0	19.0	41.4
1995	829	46.0	18.0	40
1996	829	46.0	18.0	40
1997	796	43.0	18.5	40.2
1998	809	44.0	18.4	39.6
1999	811	44.0	18.4	57.1
2000	784	45.0	17.4	58.8
2001	787	42.0	18.7	61.2
2002	741	43.0	17.2	66.3
2003	741	43.0	17.2	66.3
2004	720	40.0	18.0	69
2005	700	42.0	16.7	70.3
2006	706	44.0	16.0	65.6
2007	701	41.0	17.1	70.2
2008	641	43.0	14.9	73
2009	670	46.6	16.3	75.6
2010	677	43.0	15.7	79.8
2011	667	44.5	14.9	79.2
2012	646	45.0	14.3	79.3
2013	642	44.0	14.5	83.2
2014	621	42.0	14.7	83.7
2015	630	40.0	15.7	85.7
2016	598	38.0	15.7	83.9
2017	597	37.0	16.1	71.2
2018	524	37.0	14.1	73.7
2019	547	34.0	16.0	75
2020	617	31.0	19.9	79.3
2021	604	37.0	16.3	74.8
2022	703	40.7	17.2	76.1
2023	496	29.7	16.6	74

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 Parker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	620	35.0	17.7	52.1
1989	610	35.0	17.4	44.6
1990	647	36.0	17.9	42.5
1991	700	40.0	17.5	45.1
1992	716	40.0	17.9	32.4
1993	773	42.0	18.4	36.2
1994	761	40.0	19.0	41.4
1995	829	46.0	18.0	40
1996	829	46.0	18.0	40
1997	796	43.0	18.5	40.2
1998	809	44.0	18.4	39.6
1999	811	44.0	18.4	57.1
2000	784	45.0	17.4	58.8
2001	787	42.0	18.7	61.2
2002	741	43.0	17.2	66.3
2003	741	43.0	17.2	66.3
2004	720	40.0	18.0	69
2005	700	42.0	16.7	70.3
2006	706	44.0	16.0	65.6
2007	701	41.0	17.1	70.2
2008	641	43.0	14.9	73
2009	670	46.6	16.3	75.6
2010	677	43.0	15.7	79.8
2011	667	44.5	14.9	79.2
2012	646	45.0	14.3	79.3
2013	642	44.0	14.5	83.2
2014	621	42.0	14.7	83.7
2015	630	40.0	15.7	85.7
2016	598	38.0	15.7	83.9
2017	597	37.0	16.1	71.2
2018	524	37.0	14.1	73.7
2019	547	34.0	16.0	75
2020	617	31.0	19.9	79.3
2021	604	37.0	16.3	74.8
2022	703	40.7	17.2	76.1
2023	496	29.7	16.6	74

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 Parker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,111 (12.8%)	$7,576 (87.2%)	$8,687
2019	$1,101 (9.2%)	$10,912 (90.8%)	$12,014
2020	$1,373 (14.5%)	$8,098 (85.5%)	$9,471
2021	$1,809 (17.3%)	$8,645 (82.7%)	$10,454
2022	$2,048 (21.3%)	$7,566 (78.7%)	$9,614
2023	$3,767 (30.7%)	$8,489 (69.3%)	$12,256

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parker Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1906^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1749^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parker Elementary School)	38	23	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parker Elementary School)	30	18	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parker Elementary School)	33	31	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parker Elementary School)	43	22	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parker Elementary School)	47	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parker Elementary School)	37	25	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Parker Elementary School)	43	51	8%
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	547	496	9.3%
African American	133	166	24.8%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	83	77	7.2%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	262	181	30.9%
Two or More Races	57	68	19.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	74%	1%

Schools Near Parker 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 Geometry (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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
Tyndall Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7800 Tyndall Pkwy	Tyndall Afb	32403	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1714	800	37	21.6	41.3%	443 (55.4%)	120 (15.0%)	123 (15.4%)	10 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	94 (11.8%)	52.4	1033^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.2%		66.8	698^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	335	53.0	52.0	48.0	63.0	72.0	74.0	53.0	51.0	63.0	76.0	71.0	75.0	53.0	88.0	89.0	94.0	94.0	$8,998	$1,324	$7,674
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Parker Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Parker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Parker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rutherford High School

How many students attend Parker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Parker Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Parker Elementary School?

Students at Parker Elementary School are 36% White, 33% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

What district is Parker Elementary School in?

Bay

Is Parker Elementary School a good school?

Parker Elementary School ranks 1675^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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