A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks 965 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A. Gary Walsingham Academy is an elementary school located in Panama City Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 343 students. 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.

A. Gary Walsingham Academy has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with 59.48% White, 11.66% African American, 15.45% Hispanic, 2.33% Asian, and 9.62% two or more races. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.5%, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades are generally lower than the district and state averages, though the 4th-grade Math proficiency rate of 72% is higher than the comparisons.

While A. Gary Walsingham Academy spends $16,359 per student, which is higher than the spending at most nearby schools like Lynn Haven Elementary and Patronis Elementary, the school's higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio of 16.3 have not yet translated to significantly better academic performance. The school's leadership may need to investigate the root causes of the high absenteeism and develop targeted strategies to improve student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

44 Chip Seal Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

(850) 767-5475

District: Bay

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,359

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

Hispanic:

15.5%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.2. (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 (59.5%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. Gary Walsingham Academy is 16.3, which is the 10^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare A. Gary Walsingham Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. Gary Walsingham Academy is $16,359, which is the 2^nd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

A. Gary Walsingham Academy 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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.20	965^th	2256	57.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	149	24	7	33	0	0	17	0	230
2023	204	40	8	53	2	3	33	0	343

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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	230	15.0	15.3	17.4
2023	343	21.0	16.3	35.9

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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	230	15.0	15.3	17.4
2023	343	21.0	16.3	35.9

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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$2,620 (16.0%)	$13,739 (84.0%)	$16,359

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about A. Gary Walsingham Academy

How many students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended A. Gary Walsingham Academy.

What is the racial makeup of A. Gary Walsingham Academy?

Students at A. Gary Walsingham Academy are 59% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is A. Gary Walsingham Academy a good school?

A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks 965^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is A. Gary Walsingham Academy in?

Bay

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