Parker Elementary School
Tel:
(850) 767-4570
Parker Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Parker Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Parker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Parker Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 524 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parker Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2483 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 33% |
| Black | 25% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parker Elementary School is Rutherford High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Everitt Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Springfield Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Panama City Springfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 429 students
1.8 miles
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575 1.8 PK-5 429 - Panama City Everitt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 726 students
1.9 miles
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776 1.9 6-8 726 - Panama City Callaway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 539 students
2.2 miles
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241 2.2 PK-5 539 - Panama City Rutherford High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,014 student
2.3 miles
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500 2.3 9-12 1,014 - Panama City Tyndall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
2.5 miles
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714 2.5 PK-5 778
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