Callaway Elementary School

7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Callaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Callaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Callaway Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Callaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2347 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
48%
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40-44%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
36%
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Black
23%
21%
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White
46%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callaway Elementary School's ranking?
Callaway Elementary School is ranked #2347 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
469 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Callaway Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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