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Palm Bay Elementary School

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Palm Bay Elementary School ranks 1288 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1288^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Palm Bay Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Panama City, FL, serving 321 students within the Bay County School District, where just over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out as a relative bright spot in a cluster of struggling schools in central Panama City. While nearby schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School, Oscar Patterson Academy, and St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace have chronic absenteeism rates above 56%, Palm Bay's rate is a much more manageable 27.7%. Academically, the school has clear pockets of excellence: its 4th graders achieved a 72% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, which is 14 points higher than the district average and 12 points higher than the state average, making it the top-performing traditional public elementary school in this subject among its immediate neighbors. Additionally, 3rd graders scored 69% proficiency in math, outperforming both the district and state averages.

However, performance is inconsistent across grade levels. While 4th grade ELA is a major strength, 3rd grade ELA (51%) falls below district and state averages, and 5th grade science scores have dropped sharply—from 53% proficiency two years ago to just 41% now, which is 19 points below the district and state. The school also spends less per student ($10,818) than many nearby peers, yet it outperforms schools with higher funding like Merriam Cherry Street Elementary and Lucille Moore Elementary School. For families seeking a stable option in this area, Palm Bay offers notable strengths in early math and 4th grade reading, though it faces challenges in upper-grade science and overall consistency.

321

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,818

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 215-0770

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.0%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

27.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2019 → 42nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Science scores 19 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

1,288^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Bay

28^th of 70Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	44.3	1288 of 2240	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.6	1303 of 2258	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	1072 of 2256	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.3	1247 of 2240	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.8	505 of 2219	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	1080 of 2247	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.2	1309 of 2182	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

Math60%-4 vs state

Science41%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Palm Bay Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	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
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	321	19	16.8	54.5%	106 (33.0%)	89 (27.7%)	88 (27.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.0%)	44.3	1288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%		41.6	1303^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.3%	15	51.0	72.0	63.0				69.0	56.0	53.0			41.0					$10,818	$1,746	$9,072
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	55	12	4.5	74.5%	22 (40.0%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (18.2%)	0.6	2228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.5%		1.4	2245^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.6%	17	21.0	0.0					21.0	0.0									$50,135	$6,694	$43,440
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	569	36	15.8	51.1%	285 (50.1%)	99 (17.4%)	114 (20.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	41.3	1366^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%		34.8	1500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%	134	57.0	55.0	57.0				63.0	55.0	53.0			55.0					$11,170	$1,188	$9,983
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	543	37	14.6	67.8%	142 (26.2%)	158 (29.1%)	192 (35.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.7%)	7.6	2177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%		22.7	1830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%	347	25.0	31.0	33.0				43.0	40.0	34.0			39.0					$12,885	$1,711	$11,174
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	394	26	15.1	71.1%	93 (23.6%)	181 (45.9%)	85 (21.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (6.9%)	5.9	2193^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%		6.2	2205^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%	12	35.0	28.0	37.0				33.0	22.0	40.0			33.0					$13,754	$1,935	$11,819
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Cherry St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1480	343	27	12.7	64.1%	137 (39.9%)	126 (36.7%)	46 (13.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.0%)	17.2	1994^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%		34.7	1508^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.2%	486	53.0	39.0	36.0				57.0	50.0	35.0			24.0					$14,360	$1,498	$12,862
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	711	39	18.2	15.3%	559 (78.6%)	48 (6.8%)	46 (6.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	92.9	69^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%		95.2	41^st of 2258 public elementary schools	98.2%	28	89.0	86.0	75.0	92.0	82.0	92.0	93.0	94.0	93.0	100.0	100.0	77.0	87.0	93.0	100.0	99.0	$16,034	$636	$15,398
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	495	34	14.5	74.7%	156 (31.5%)	163 (32.9%)	90 (18.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (15.4%)	23.4	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%		10.7	2134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.5%	298	56.0	42.0	50.0				51.0	32.0	45.0			48.0					$16,425	$2,509	$13,916
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	684	40	17.1	52.2%	340 (49.7%)	117 (17.1%)	145 (21.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	70 (10.2%)	37.3	1469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%		21.5	1858^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.7%	389	41.0	64.0	63.0				50.0	56.0	50.0			54.0					$11,663	$1,679	$9,984
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	766	46	16.6	40.2%	485 (63.3%)	84 (11.0%)	105 (13.7%)	28 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (7.8%)	69.3	648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.1%		67	716^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.3%	68	73.0	60.0	65.0				87.0	68.0	71.0			65.0					$9,065	$3,683	$5,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Bay Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Palm Bay Elementary School?

Students at Palm Bay Elementary School are 33% White, 28% African American, 27% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Palm Bay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 321 students attended Palm Bay Elementary School.

Is Palm Bay Elementary School a good school?

Palm Bay Elementary School ranks 1288^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Palm Bay Elementary School in?

Bay

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