Tommy Smith Elementary School

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

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:
1620^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,944

Students who attend Tommy Smith Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rutherford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.09. (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 (72%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Tommy Smith Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 28^th 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
2006	62.91	646^th	1688	61.7%
2007	75.36	412^th	1786	76.9%
2008	73.60	443^rd	1789	75.2%
2009	76.69	388^th	1847	79.0%
2010	70.95	545^th	1919	71.6%
2011	70.96	570^th	1985	71.3%
2012	52.57	940^th	1984	52.6%
2013	45.36	1111^th	2029	45.2%
2014	46.39	1102^nd	2064	46.6%
2016	51.59	1015^th	2087	51.4%
2017	63.66	751^st	2112	64.4%
2018	68.30	651^st	2118	69.3%
2019	58.29	876^th	2182	59.9%
2021	47.90	1133^rd	2247	49.6%
2022	42.51	1255^th	2219	43.4%
2023	37.36	1405^th	2240	37.3%
2024	30.09	1620^th	2256	28.2%

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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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 876^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1405^th 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)	61	50	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	62	45	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	60	40	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	58	58
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	63	44	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Tommy Smith Elementary School)	60	48	12%
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	678	639	5.8%
African American	42	45	7.1%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	29	63	117.2%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	553	460	16.8%
Two or More Races	42	59	40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	52.7%	7.7%

Schools Near Tommy Smith 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Smith Elementary School

Is Tommy Smith Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Tommy Smith Elementary School?

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

What district is Tommy Smith Elementary School in?

Bay

What schools do graduates of Tommy Smith Elementary School attend?

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

High : Rutherford High School

What is the racial makeup of Tommy Smith Elementary 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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