Tommy Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Tommy Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Panama City, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 639. 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.

While Tommy Smith Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (71.99%) compared to nearby schools, it has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 45.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 44% in 2023-2024, compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.71% to 54.62% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as University Academy Sabl Inc, a public charter school located about 7.5 miles away, Tommy Smith Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has steadily declined over the past several years, from ranking 876 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,620 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop from 3 to 1 star rating. By addressing these areas of concern and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, Tommy Smith Elementary has the potential to improve and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5044 Tommy Smith Dr
       Panama City, FL  32404


(850) 767-1688

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1620th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,944 Help


Students who attend Tommy Smith Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rutherford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18th 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 30.09. (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 Racial makeup is: White (72%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tommy Smith Elementary School is 19.3. 19 elementary schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tommy Smith Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tommy Smith Elementary School is $9,944. 18 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tommy Smith 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 Tommy Smith Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.91 646th 1688 61.7%
2007 75.36 412th 1786 76.9%
2008 73.60 443rd 1789 75.2%
2009 76.69 388th 1847 79.0%
2010 70.95 545th 1919 71.6%
2011 70.96 570th 1985 71.3%
2012 52.57 940th 1984 52.6%
2013 45.36 1111th 2029 45.2%
2014 46.39 1102nd 2064 46.6%
2016 51.59 1015th 2087 51.4%
2017 63.66 751st 2112 64.4%
2018 68.30 651st 2118 69.3%
2019 58.29 876th 2182 59.9%
2021 47.90 1133rd 2247 49.6%
2022 42.51 1255th 2219 43.4%
2023 37.36 1405th 2240 37.3%
2024 30.09 1620th 2256 28.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Tommy Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 667 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1994 768 11 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 766 13 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 796
1996 766 13 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 796
1997 777 10 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1998 814 10 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 841
1999 851 19 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 878
2000 858 21 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 887
2001 845 20 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 877
2002 799 19 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 830
2003 799 19 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 830
2004 784 15 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 813
2005 793 14 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 818
2006 754 17 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 790
2007 822 19 8 12 1 n/a n/a 19 881
2008 790 21 7 17 3 n/a n/a 19 857
2009 775 23 8 17 4 n/a n/a 30 857
2010 780 27 6 21 4 n/a n/a 30 868
2011 681 24 5 12 4 0 21 0 747
2012 686 31 3 11 3 0 18 0 752
2013 678 16 2 15 3 0 30 0 744
2014 641 22 4 12 5 0 34 0 718
2015 620 32 6 13 7 0 42 0 720
2016 598 40 7 14 5 0 51 0 715
2017 585 34 10 12 6 0 46 0 693
2018 546 44 6 21 6 1 36 0 660
2019 553 42 7 29 3 2 42 0 678
2020 463 45 7 30 2 2 41 0 590
2021 411 33 4 28 4 1 38 0 519
2022 441 33 2 41 1 1 54 0 573
2023 460 45 8 63 2 2 59 0 639

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 Tommy Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 685 39.0 17.6 29.5
1994 795 45.0 17.7 31.1
1995 796 45.0 17.7 35.2
1996 796 45.0 17.7 35.2
1997 802 46.0 17.4 36.2
1998 841 46.0 18.3 33.3
1999 878 49.0 17.9 43.4
2000 887 48.0 18.5 45.5
2001 877 45.0 19.5 45.5
2002 830 45.0 18.4 54.6
2003 830 45.0 18.4 54.6
2004 813 44.0 18.5 53.1
2005 818 47.0 17.4 50.4
2006 790 49.0 16.1 42.9
2007 881 54.0 16.3 42.7
2008 857 55.5 15.4 42.6
2009 857 63.1 15.4 48.5
2010 868 52.0 16.6 49
2011 747 48.5 15.4 59.4
2012 752 49.5 15.1 60.6
2013 744 46.0 16.1 65.3
2014 718 45.0 15.9 68.5
2015 720 45.0 16.0 72.6
2016 715 45.0 15.8 70.3
2017 693 43.0 16.1 51.9
2018 660 41.0 16.0 62.3
2019 678 37.0 18.3 60.5
2020 590 33.0 17.8 50.7
2021 519 29.5 17.5 49.7
2022 573 31.0 18.4 54.6
2023 639 33.0 19.3 52.7

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 Tommy Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 685 39.0 17.6 29.5
1994 795 45.0 17.7 31.1
1995 796 45.0 17.7 35.2
1996 796 45.0 17.7 35.2
1997 802 46.0 17.4 36.2
1998 841 46.0 18.3 33.3
1999 878 49.0 17.9 43.4
2000 887 48.0 18.5 45.5
2001 877 45.0 19.5 45.5
2002 830 45.0 18.4 54.6
2003 830 45.0 18.4 54.6
2004 813 44.0 18.5 53.1
2005 818 47.0 17.4 50.4
2006 790 49.0 16.1 42.9
2007 881 54.0 16.3 42.7
2008 857 55.5 15.4 42.6
2009 857 63.1 15.4 48.5
2010 868 52.0 16.6 49
2011 747 48.5 15.4 59.4
2012 752 49.5 15.1 60.6
2013 744 46.0 16.1 65.3
2014 718 45.0 15.9 68.5
2015 720 45.0 16.0 72.6
2016 715 45.0 15.8 70.3
2017 693 43.0 16.1 51.9
2018 660 41.0 16.0 62.3
2019 678 37.0 18.3 60.5
2020 590 33.0 17.8 50.7
2021 519 29.5 17.5 49.7
2022 573 31.0 18.4 54.6
2023 639 33.0 19.3 52.7

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 Tommy Smith Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $503 (6.2%) $7,615 (93.8%) $8,118
2019 $642 (5.8%) $10,353 (94.2%) $10,995
2020 $790 (8.2%) $8,802 (91.8%) $9,592
2021 $1,490 (13.5%) $9,556 (86.5%) $11,047
2022 $1,717 (16.9%) $8,431 (83.1%) $10,148
2023 $1,742 (17.5%) $8,201 (82.5%) $9,944

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tommy Smith 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 876th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1405th of 2240 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6150
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)6151
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6245
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5852
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6040
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tommy Smith Elementary School)5858
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6344
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Tommy Smith Elementary School)6048
 12%
   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 Students678639
 5.8%
African American4245
 7.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic2963
 117.2%
Pacific Islander22
White553460
 16.8%
Two or More Races4259
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%52.7%
 7.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Tommy Smith Elementary School.

Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks 1620th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Tommy Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rutherford High School

Students at Tommy Smith Elementary School are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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