West Bay Elementary School

14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Bay Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Bay Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1604 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Bay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Bay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of West Bay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Bay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Bay Elementary School's ranking?
West Bay Elementary School is ranked #1604 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are West Bay Elementary School often compared to?
West Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchison Beach Elementary School, Breakfast Point Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Bay Elementary School?
308 students attend West Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Bay Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bay Elementary School?
West Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Bay Elementary School offer ?
West Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Bay Elementary School part of?
West Bay Elementary School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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