Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucille Moore 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 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucille Moore Elementary School serves the southwest part of Panama City, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucille Moore Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lucille Moore 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 Lucille Moore Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2753 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
29%
21%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucille Moore Elementary School's ranking?
Lucille Moore Elementary School is ranked #2753 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lucille Moore Elementary School often compared to?
Lucille Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Haven Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lucille Moore Elementary School?
543 students attend Lucille Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lucille Moore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucille Moore Elementary School?
Lucille Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lucille Moore Elementary School offer ?
Lucille Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucille Moore Elementary School part of?
Lucille Moore Elementary School is part of Bay School District.
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