Waller Elementary School

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Waller Elementary School ranks 1087 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waller Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Youngstown, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 439. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waller Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.6% to 63.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Waller Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 44-63% of students proficient or better in these subjects. However, the school's science proficiency is higher than the district and state at 66%. Additionally, Waller Elementary has a high percentage of students (75.4%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding schools.

Waller Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 1309 out of 2087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1087 out of 2256 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 3 stars. While Waller Elementary has a higher percentage of white students, its academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Bay Haven Charter Academy and North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School, which have higher test scores and rankings. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the unique challenges faced by the school's economically disadvantaged student population could be crucial for improving Waller Elementary's overall performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11332 E Highway 388
Youngstown, FL 32466

(850) 764-4341

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1087^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,316

Students who attend Waller Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Merritt Brown Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waller Elementary School ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.2. (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 Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waller Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 6^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Waller Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waller Elementary School is $11,316, which is the 11^th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Waller 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 Waller Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	65.67	590^th	1688	65.0%
2007	66.38	630^th	1786	64.7%
2008	67.16	607^th	1789	66.1%
2009	72.59	471^st	1847	74.5%
2010	60.28	816^th	1919	57.5%
2011	46.42	1134^th	1985	42.9%
2012	43.86	1135^th	1984	42.8%
2013	40.96	1204^th	2029	40.7%
2014	34.77	1386^th	2064	32.8%
2016	38.08	1309^th	2087	37.3%
2017	21.95	1725^th	2112	18.3%
2018	15.69	1879^th	2118	11.3%
2019	18.06	1887^th	2182	13.5%
2021	33.95	1469^th	2247	34.6%
2022	21.88	1795^th	2219	19.1%
2023	37.78	1391^st	2240	37.9%
2024	50.20	1087^th	2256	51.8%

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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 Waller Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	706	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	713
1989	608	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	611
1990	625	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	631
1991	696	3	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	707
1992	673	4	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
1993	558	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	566
1994	564	3	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
1995	628	8	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1996	628	8	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1997	658	7	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	674
1998	690	8	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	715
1999	697	0	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	713
2000	687	2	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	703
2001	619	4	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	635
2002	585	4	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	607
2003	585	4	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	607
2004	586	5	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2005	622	7	1	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
2006	624	6	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
2007	639	9	3	24	2	n/a	n/a	15	692
2008	649	10	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	18	702
2009	628	9	2	18	3	n/a	n/a	17	677
2010	577	9	4	20	5	n/a	n/a	15	630
2011	508	4	3	15	3	0	11	0	544
2012	508	8	0	15	1	0	11	0	543
2013	490	7	0	12	1	0	16	0	526
2014	460	3	0	10	2	1	17	0	493
2015	446	2	0	6	1	0	21	0	476
2016	442	1	1	7	0	0	12	0	463
2017	444	4	1	6	0	0	13	0	468
2018	442	2	3	19	0	0	21	0	487
2019	441	4	2	21	1	0	17	0	486
2020	375	0	1	25	3	0	15	0	419
2021	332	0	0	26	1	0	13	0	372
2022	341	0	0	28	1	0	17	0	387
2023	385	2	1	33	1	0	17	0	439

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 Waller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	713	37.0	19.2	55.4
1989	611	35.0	17.4	60.4
1990	631	37.0	17.0	60.2
1991	707	37.0	19.1	65.8
1992	682	38.0	17.9	56.5
1993	566	32.0	17.7	65.2
1994	575	34.0	16.9	63.1
1995	645	39.0	16.5	68.5
1996	645	39.0	16.5	68.5
1997	674	38.0	17.7	66.9
1998	715	36.0	19.9	64.1
1999	713	38.0	18.8	75.7
2000	703	43.0	16.3	76.2
2001	635	42.0	15.1	72.6
2002	607	43.0	14.1	75
2003	607	43.0	14.1	75
2004	607	41.0	14.8	78.9
2005	654	46.0	14.2	77.2
2006	655	46.0	14.2	69
2007	692	46.0	15.0	72.7
2008	702	48.0	14.6	75.6
2009	677	54.6	14.1	79.2
2010	630	45.0	14.0	80.3
2011	544	40.8	13.3	84.2
2012	543	36.2	14.9	85.1
2013	526	38.0	13.8	86.1
2014	493	34.0	14.5	88.8
2015	476	33.0	14.4	78.4
2016	463	31.0	14.9	86.4
2017	468	31.0	15.0	72.9
2018	487	30.0	16.2	72.9
2019	486	27.0	18.0	73.7
2020	419	26.0	16.1	74.2
2021	372	24.0	15.5	70.7
2022	387	24.0	16.1	77.5
2023	439	28.0	15.6	75.4

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 Waller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	713	37.0	19.2	55.4
1989	611	35.0	17.4	60.4
1990	631	37.0	17.0	60.2
1991	707	37.0	19.1	65.8
1992	682	38.0	17.9	56.5
1993	566	32.0	17.7	65.2
1994	575	34.0	16.9	63.1
1995	645	39.0	16.5	68.5
1996	645	39.0	16.5	68.5
1997	674	38.0	17.7	66.9
1998	715	36.0	19.9	64.1
1999	713	38.0	18.8	75.7
2000	703	43.0	16.3	76.2
2001	635	42.0	15.1	72.6
2002	607	43.0	14.1	75
2003	607	43.0	14.1	75
2004	607	41.0	14.8	78.9
2005	654	46.0	14.2	77.2
2006	655	46.0	14.2	69
2007	692	46.0	15.0	72.7
2008	702	48.0	14.6	75.6
2009	677	54.6	14.1	79.2
2010	630	45.0	14.0	80.3
2011	544	40.8	13.3	84.2
2012	543	36.2	14.9	85.1
2013	526	38.0	13.8	86.1
2014	493	34.0	14.5	88.8
2015	476	33.0	14.4	78.4
2016	463	31.0	14.9	86.4
2017	468	31.0	15.0	72.9
2018	487	30.0	16.2	72.9
2019	486	27.0	18.0	73.7
2020	419	26.0	16.1	74.2
2021	372	24.0	15.5	70.7
2022	387	24.0	16.1	77.5
2023	439	28.0	15.6	75.4

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 Waller Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,059 (12.6%)	$7,375 (87.4%)	$8,434
2019	$1,258 (10.4%)	$10,859 (89.6%)	$12,117
2020	$1,219 (11.5%)	$9,350 (88.5%)	$10,569
2021	$1,827 (15.4%)	$10,008 (84.5%)	$11,837
2022	$2,046 (18.7%)	$8,888 (81.3%)	$10,933
2023	$2,758 (24.4%)	$8,559 (75.6%)	$11,316

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waller Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1887^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1391^st of 2240 Elementary schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)	53	41	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)	41	39	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)	38	31	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)	41	40	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)	36	41	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)	29	33	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Waller Elementary School)	34	45	11%
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	486	439	9.7%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	21	33	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	441	385	12.7%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.7%	75.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Waller 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11332 E Highway 388	Youngstown	32466	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 764-4341	439	28	15.6	75.4%	385 (87.7%)	2 (0.5%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	50.2	1087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.8%		37.8	1391^st of 2240 public elementary schools	37.9%	304	44.0	53.0	63.0				45.0	53.0	57.0				66.0			$11,316	$2,758	$8,559
Tommy Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5044 Tommy Smith Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1688	639	33	19.3	52.7%	460 (72.0%)	45 (7.0%)	63 (9.9%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.2%)	30.1	1620^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.2%		37.4	1405^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.3%	215	44.0	36.0	50.0				41.0	35.0	47.0				54.0			$9,944	$1,742	$8,201
Deer Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Highway 2321	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5462	705	38	18.5	54.8%	539 (76.5%)	39 (5.5%)	58 (8.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.8%)	39.5	1355^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.9%		38.9	1363^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%	8	55.0	40.0	38.0				65.0	52.0	43.0				47.0			$10,145	$1,442	$8,701
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0205	695	38	18.2	33.7%	515 (74.1%)	27 (3.9%)	72 (10.4%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (9.8%)	82.2	349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.5%		79.6	414^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.5%	65	77.0	75.0	61.0				89.0	83.0	78.0				52.0			$8,538	$938	$7,600
Southport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1835 Bridge St	Southport	32409	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1636	506	27	18.7	51.6%	451 (89.1%)	5 (1.0%)	23 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.5%)	67.6	688^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.5%		71	608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%	80	67.0	54.0	52.0				73.0	62.0	67.0				63.0			$10,171	$1,884	$8,288
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	699	38	18.3	46.4%	510 (73.0%)	74 (10.6%)	51 (7.3%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (7.9%)	56.4	936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%		47.7	1144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%	208	57.0	58.0	43.0				66.0	60.0	52.0				60.0			$9,978	$1,656	$8,323
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
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
Carr Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18987 NW Sr 73	Clarksville	32430	Calhoun County	Calhoun	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 674-5395	228	12	19.7	60.1%	208 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	49.8	1094^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.5%		51.8	1053^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.0%	41	68.0	64.0	29.0	75.0	56.0	58.0	58.0	55.0	25.0	95.0	83.0	80.0	38.0	42.0	72.0	$10,378	$2,056	$8,322
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Waller Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Waller Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Merritt Brown Middle School

How many students attend Waller Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Waller Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Waller Elementary School?

Students at Waller Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Waller Elementary School a good school?

Waller Elementary School ranks 1087^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Waller Elementary School in?

Bay

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