Palm Bay Elementary School

Summary:

Palm Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Palm Bay, Florida, with a student population of 586 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Brevard County school district, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Palm Bay Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Palm Bay Elementary has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 51.3% over the past 5 years, much higher than the district and state averages. Over 70% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, such as Indialantic Elementary, Gemini Elementary, and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Palm Bay Elementary stands out as an underperforming outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher SchoolDigger rankings. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving instructional quality, increasing family engagement, and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving outcomes at Palm Bay Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1200 Alamanda Rd NE
       Palm Bay, FL  32905


(321) 723-1055

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1792nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,428 Help


Students who attend Palm Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stone Magnet Middle School
High:    Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
African American:
34.1%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Compare Details Palm Bay Elementary School ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 53rd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.08. (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 Student population at Palm Bay Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), African American (34.1%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 30th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Bay Elementary School is $11,428, which is the 21st highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Bay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Bay Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.38 125th 199 37.2%
2005 68.18 91st 202 55.0%
2006 58.66 715th 1688 57.6%
2007 65.05 660th 1786 63.0%
2008 65.91 631st 1789 64.7%
2009 65.58 648th 1847 64.9%
2010 64.90 700th 1919 63.5%
2011 47.11 1120th 1985 43.6%
2012 42.00 1182nd 1984 40.4%
2013 39.51 1239th 2029 38.9%
2014 32.23 1463rd 2064 29.1%
2016 19.30 1755th 2087 15.9%
2017 17.01 1861st 2112 11.9%
2018 28.83 1556th 2118 26.5%
2019 25.43 1701st 2182 22.0%
2021 24.21 1718th 2247 23.5%
2022 20.71 1835th 2219 17.3%
2023 26.47 1698th 2240 24.2%
2024 24.08 1792nd 2256 20.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palm Bay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 811 203 10 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1054
1989 788 239 18 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1080
1990 624 214 13 28 2 n/a n/a 0 881
1991 573 194 11 28 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1992 563 196 10 40 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1993 494 175 6 42 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 471 167 5 46 3 n/a n/a 0 692
1995 546 207 3 58 1 n/a n/a 0 815
1996 546 207 3 58 1 n/a n/a 0 815
1997 556 202 4 54 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1998 550 205 9 50 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1999 559 210 8 54 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2000 482 201 11 74 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 423 186 8 70 4 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 429 166 9 78 3 n/a n/a 0 685
2003 429 166 9 78 3 n/a n/a 0 685
2004 396 158 5 99 5 n/a n/a 0 663
2005 431 174 5 97 6 n/a n/a 0 713
2006 430 145 10 101 7 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 406 158 9 80 1 n/a n/a 50 704
2008 414 156 4 80 0 n/a n/a 62 716
2009 409 143 5 75 0 n/a n/a 63 695
2010 401 166 6 75 1 n/a n/a 52 701
2011 433 198 6 97 0 0 69 0 803
2012 425 221 6 94 0 0 70 0 816
2013 467 202 3 109 0 0 65 0 846
2014 416 239 5 120 2 0 67 0 849
2015 418 260 8 121 3 0 53 0 863
2016 388 232 5 122 2 1 64 0 814
2017 370 221 5 130 1 0 72 0 799
2018 294 185 2 99 0 0 53 0 633
2019 268 188 3 99 1 0 54 0 613
2020 277 206 4 98 0 0 56 0 641
2021 249 193 2 82 0 0 46 0 572
2022 227 178 3 95 0 3 41 0 547
2023 242 200 1 101 0 0 42 0 586

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 Palm Bay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 59.0 17.8 40.6
1989 1080 62.0 17.4 41.1
1990 881 52.0 16.9 40.3
1991 808 50.0 16.1 44.2
1992 811 49.0 16.5 39.7
1993 719 43.0 16.7 51.2
1994 692 43.0 16.1 55.6
1995 815 49.0 16.6 48.1
1996 815 49.0 16.6 48.1
1997 816 50.0 16.3 45.7
1998 814 50.0 16.3 44.7
1999 833 49.0 17.0 0.2
2000 771 49.0 15.7 71.2
2001 691 47.0 14.7 75.5
2002 685 50.0 13.7 74.7
2003 685 50.0 13.7 74.7
2004 663 53.0 12.5 73.6
2005 713 58.0 12.3 77.6
2006 693 55.0 12.6 65.1
2007 704 55.0 12.8 70.3
2008 716 56.0 12.8 69.1
2009 695 58.7 12.9 76.1
2010 701 55.5 12.6 79.5
2011 803 62.0 12.9 79.3
2012 816 61.6 13.2 79.7
2013 846 70.0 12.0 80.7
2014 849 62.0 13.6 82.7
2015 863 66.0 13.0 84.1
2016 814 61.0 13.3 85.5
2017 799 59.0 13.5 85.4
2018 633 49.0 12.9 81.8
2019 613 43.0 14.2 87.1
2020 641 43.0 14.9 87.4
2021 572 45.0 12.7 70.3
2022 547 46.8 11.6 73.5
2023 586 40.0 14.6 74.2

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 Palm Bay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 59.0 17.8 40.6
1989 1080 62.0 17.4 41.1
1990 881 52.0 16.9 40.3
1991 808 50.0 16.1 44.2
1992 811 49.0 16.5 39.7
1993 719 43.0 16.7 51.2
1994 692 43.0 16.1 55.6
1995 815 49.0 16.6 48.1
1996 815 49.0 16.6 48.1
1997 816 50.0 16.3 45.7
1998 814 50.0 16.3 44.7
1999 833 49.0 17.0 0.2
2000 771 49.0 15.7 71.2
2001 691 47.0 14.7 75.5
2002 685 50.0 13.7 74.7
2003 685 50.0 13.7 74.7
2004 663 53.0 12.5 73.6
2005 713 58.0 12.3 77.6
2006 693 55.0 12.6 65.1
2007 704 55.0 12.8 70.3
2008 716 56.0 12.8 69.1
2009 695 58.7 12.9 76.1
2010 701 55.5 12.6 79.5
2011 803 62.0 12.9 79.3
2012 816 61.6 13.2 79.7
2013 846 70.0 12.0 80.7
2014 849 62.0 13.6 82.7
2015 863 66.0 13.0 84.1
2016 814 61.0 13.3 85.5
2017 799 59.0 13.5 85.4
2018 633 49.0 12.9 81.8
2019 613 43.0 14.2 87.1
2020 641 43.0 14.9 87.4
2021 572 45.0 12.7 70.3
2022 547 46.8 11.6 73.5
2023 586 40.0 14.6 74.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Bay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,821 (17.0%) $8,916 (83.0%) $10,737
2019 $1,542 (14.3%) $9,211 (85.7%) $10,753
2020 $1,565 (16.0%) $8,189 (84.0%) $9,754
2021 $2,111 (19.2%) $8,865 (80.8%) $10,976
2022 $3,260 (24.3%) $10,164 (75.7%) $13,424
2023 $2,643 (23.1%) $8,784 (76.9%) $11,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Bay 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 1701st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1698th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Elementary School)3731
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Elementary School)4825
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Elementary School)4343
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Elementary School)4239
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Elementary School)4215
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Elementary School)3919
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Bay Elementary School)4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Elementary School)5044
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Elementary School)4879
 31%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613586
 4.4%
African American188200
 6.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic99101
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White268242
 9.7%
Two or More Races5442
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%74.2%
 12.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Bay Elementary School

Students who attend Palm Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stone Magnet Middle School
High : Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Palm Bay Elementary School.

Palm Bay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Palm Bay Elementary School are 41% White, 34% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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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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