Patronis Elementary School

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Patronis Elementary School ranks 449 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Patronis Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Panama City Beach, Florida, serving 648 students in grades K-5. As part of the Bay District, Patronis Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Patronis Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the Bay District and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to 53% for the district and state. Patronis also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.4, lower than nearby schools like Merriam Cherry Street Elementary (15.0) and Oscar Patterson Academy (25.0). Additionally, Patronis has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.82%) compared to surrounding schools, suggesting a more favorable socioeconomic profile.

While Patronis Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, reaching 30.1% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than many nearby schools, such as Merriam Cherry Street Elementary (43.2%), Oscar Patterson Academy (59.0%), and Lucille Moore Elementary (50.2%). Patronis Elementary's consistent high performance and favorable metrics compared to its neighbors suggest it is providing a quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

(850) 767-5075

District: Bay

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,353

Students who attend Patronis Elementary School usually attend:

High:	J.R. Arnold High School
Alternative:	Surfside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patronis Elementary School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.46. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patronis Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 5^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Patronis Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patronis Elementary School is $10,353. 13 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Patronis 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 Patronis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	84.41	223^rd	1688	86.8%
2007	88.43	141^st	1786	92.1%
2008	87.07	162^nd	1789	90.9%
2009	86.12	192^nd	1847	89.6%
2010	88.33	137^th	1919	92.9%
2011	87.47	172^nd	1985	91.3%
2012	84.31	254^th	1984	87.2%
2013	85.81	220^th	2029	89.2%
2014	79.54	374^th	2064	81.9%
2016	82.27	334^th	2087	84.0%
2017	78.78	409^th	2112	80.6%
2018	87.15	228^th	2118	89.2%
2019	80.15	402^nd	2182	81.6%
2021	83.88	330^th	2247	85.3%
2022	77.91	462^nd	2219	79.2%
2023	70.72	614^th	2240	72.6%
2024	78.46	449^th	2256	80.1%

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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 Patronis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	773	11	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	806
1996	773	11	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	806
1997	822	9	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	848
1998	887	17	12	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	923
1999	864	19	9	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	904
2000	886	17	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	921
2001	893	19	12	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	936
2002	832	20	12	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	883
2003	832	20	12	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	883
2004	830	26	11	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	888
2005	847	21	14	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	907
2006	794	23	17	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	870
2007	790	35	13	32	1	n/a	n/a	45	916
2008	789	29	13	27	1	n/a	n/a	45	904
2009	544	20	13	15	2	n/a	n/a	30	624
2010	632	19	13	20	5	n/a	n/a	41	730
2011	651	15	13	31	7	0	32	0	749
2012	733	13	11	23	5	0	21	0	806
2013	718	14	10	42	3	0	18	0	805
2014	671	12	12	42	3	2	22	0	764
2015	735	20	12	43	7	3	32	0	852
2016	723	27	13	64	8	2	48	0	885
2017	658	29	12	52	7	2	45	0	805
2018	589	27	7	55	6	2	42	0	728
2019	583	34	7	56	6	1	55	0	742
2020	522	29	7	65	5	0	55	0	683
2021	480	30	9	68	2	1	60	0	650
2022	458	42	9	63	1	1	53	0	627
2023	465	48	11	66	0	2	56	0	648

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 Patronis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	806	40.0	20.2	25.9
1996	806	40.0	20.2	25.9
1997	848	40.0	21.2	25.7
1998	923	47.0	19.6	25.7
1999	904	49.0	18.4	34.4
2000	921	50.0	18.4	33.2
2001	936	49.0	19.1	33.4
2002	883	47.0	18.8	35.9
2003	883	47.0	18.8	35.9
2004	888	49.0	18.1	34.3
2005	907	54.0	16.8	32.2
2006	870	53.0	16.4	30.9
2007	916	55.0	16.7	33
2008	904	58.0	15.6	36.7
2009	624	49.5	14.3	32
2010	730	48.5	15.0	36.4
2011	749	50.0	14.9	39.4
2012	806	51.4	15.6	37.1
2013	805	54.0	14.9	43.7
2014	764	53.0	14.4	42.5
2015	852	58.0	14.6	43.2
2016	885	55.0	16.0	39.4
2017	805	55.0	14.6	36.1
2018	728	52.0	14.0	36.8
2019	742	47.0	15.7	38.3
2020	683	45.0	15.1	32.4
2021	650	42.0	15.4	32.5
2022	627	40.0	15.6	34.6
2023	648	42.0	15.4	41.8

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 Patronis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	806	40.0	20.2	25.9
1996	806	40.0	20.2	25.9
1997	848	40.0	21.2	25.7
1998	923	47.0	19.6	25.7
1999	904	49.0	18.4	34.4
2000	921	50.0	18.4	33.2
2001	936	49.0	19.1	33.4
2002	883	47.0	18.8	35.9
2003	883	47.0	18.8	35.9
2004	888	49.0	18.1	34.3
2005	907	54.0	16.8	32.2
2006	870	53.0	16.4	30.9
2007	916	55.0	16.7	33
2008	904	58.0	15.6	36.7
2009	624	49.5	14.3	32
2010	730	48.5	15.0	36.4
2011	749	50.0	14.9	39.4
2012	806	51.4	15.6	37.1
2013	805	54.0	14.9	43.7
2014	764	53.0	14.4	42.5
2015	852	58.0	14.6	43.2
2016	885	55.0	16.0	39.4
2017	805	55.0	14.6	36.1
2018	728	52.0	14.0	36.8
2019	742	47.0	15.7	38.3
2020	683	45.0	15.1	32.4
2021	650	42.0	15.4	32.5
2022	627	40.0	15.6	34.6
2023	648	42.0	15.4	41.8

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 Patronis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$239 (3.3%)	$7,067 (96.7%)	$7,306
2019	$222 (2.4%)	$8,988 (97.6%)	$9,209
2020	$412 (4.4%)	$8,972 (95.6%)	$9,383
2021	$783 (7.9%)	$9,085 (92.1%)	$9,867
2022	$1,275 (13.1%)	$8,425 (86.8%)	$9,701
2023	$1,557 (15.0%)	$8,797 (85.0%)	$10,353

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patronis 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 402^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 614^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patronis Elementary School)	77	65	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patronis Elementary School)	81	72	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patronis Elementary School)	77	76	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patronis Elementary School)	84	64	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patronis Elementary School)	68	69	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patronis Elementary School)	65	64	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Patronis Elementary School)	59	59
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	742	648	12.7%
African American	34	48	41.2%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	56	66	17.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	583	465	20.2%
Two or More Races	55	56	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	41.8%	3.5%

Schools Near Patronis 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
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
Breakfast Point Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Richard Jackson Blvd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1190	1,058	71	14.9	47.2%	717 (67.8%)	78 (7.4%)	142 (13.4%)	35 (3.3%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.6%)	66	719^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.1%		71.5	597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%	122	60.0	55.0	60.0	66.0	53.0	64.0	60.0	65.0	57.0	71.0	52.0	71.0	66.0	69.0	97.0	96.0	64.0	$10,631	$1,534	$9,097
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
Hutchison Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	12900 Middle Beach Rd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5195	621	39	15.9	58.8%	352 (56.7%)	92 (14.8%)	133 (21.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	55.1	968^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.1%		34.8	1475^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%	507	61.0	59.0	54.0				55.0	58.0	58.0				48.0					$10,430	$1,979	$8,452
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Patronis Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Patronis Elementary School attend?

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

High : J.R. Arnold High School
Alternative : Surfside Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Patronis Elementary School?

Students at Patronis Elementary School are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Patronis Elementary School a good school?

Patronis Elementary School ranks 449^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Patronis Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Patronis Elementary School.

What district is Patronis Elementary School in?

Bay

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