Springfield Elementary School (Closed 2020)

520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springfield 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 was 36% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(17-18)
36%
58%
(17-18)
29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
44%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
409 students attend Springfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Springfield Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Springfield Elementary School offer ?
Springfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Springfield Elementary School part of?
Springfield Elementary School is part of Bay School District.

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