Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patronis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Patronis Elementary School serves the southwest part of Panama City, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most living around 2 miles from the edge of the zone, which extends up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patronis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Patronis Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patronis Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patronis Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patronis Elementary School's ranking?
Patronis Elementary School is ranked #769 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Patronis Elementary School often compared to?
Patronis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breakfast Point Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Patronis Elementary School?
589 students attend Patronis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Patronis Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patronis Elementary School?
Patronis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patronis Elementary School offer ?
Patronis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patronis Elementary School part of?
Patronis Elementary School is part of Bay School District.
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