Tommy Smith Elementary School

5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 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 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tommy Smith Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tommy Smith Elementary School is 0.39, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1778 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
48%
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51%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
77%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tommy Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Tommy Smith Elementary School is ranked #1778 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tommy Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Tommy Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Point 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 48% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tommy Smith Elementary School?
573 students attend Tommy Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tommy Smith Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tommy Smith Elementary School?
Tommy Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tommy Smith Elementary School offer ?
Tommy Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tommy Smith Elementary School part of?
Tommy Smith Elementary School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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