Parker Elementary School
Tel:
(850)767-4570
- Parker Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Parker Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 597 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parker Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parker Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2547 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 32% |
| Black | 25% | 22% |
| White | 51% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 465 students
1.8 miles
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850)767-4575 1.8 PK-5 465 - Panama City Everitt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
1.9 miles
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850)767-3776 1.9 6-8 679 - Panama City Callaway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
2.2 miles
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850)767-1241 2.2 PK-5 517 - Panama City Rutherford High School Grades: 9-12 | 1090 students
2.3 miles
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850)767-4500 2.3 9-12 1090 - Panama City Tyndall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 772 students
2.5 miles
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850)767-1714 2.5 PK-5 772
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