Serving 622 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Callaway Elementary School's student population of 622 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Callaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2129 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
38%
Black
23%
21%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2129 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Callaway Elementary School often compared to?
Callaway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
622 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Callaway Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Bay School District.
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