Southport Elementary School

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Southport Elementary School ranks 688 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southport Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 506 students in grades PK-5 in Southport, Florida, which is part of the Bay District, ranked 28 out of 68 districts in the state with a 3-star rating.

Southport Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the Bay District and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 67% of 3rd graders at Southport were proficient in ELA, compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.2% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Southport Elementary also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.58%) compared to many nearby schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Interestingly, Southport Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.13%) compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School, Lucille Moore Elementary School, and Northside Elementary School. Additionally, Southport Elementary spends more per student ($10,171) compared to the state and district averages, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1835 Bridge St
Southport, FL 32409

(850) 767-1636

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
688^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,171

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southport Elementary School ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southport Elementary School is 17.9. 20 elementary schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southport Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southport Elementary School is $10,171. 15 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southport Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southport Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	59.51	699^th	1688	58.6%
2007	61.92	712^th	1786	60.1%
2008	65.15	640^th	1789	64.2%
2009	49.81	988^th	1847	46.5%
2010	56.11	904^th	1919	52.9%
2011	51.15	1021^st	1985	48.6%
2012	30.69	1423^rd	1984	28.3%
2013	32.85	1410^th	2029	30.5%
2014	31.46	1477^th	2064	28.4%
2016	37.38	1330^th	2087	36.3%
2017	48.74	1085^th	2112	48.6%
2018	49.61	1067^th	2118	49.6%
2019	36.39	1414^th	2182	35.2%
2021	55.32	976^th	2247	56.6%
2022	53.21	989^th	2219	55.4%
2023	70.99	608^th	2240	72.9%
2024	67.58	688^th	2256	69.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southport Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	576	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
1989	481	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
1990	509	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1991	538	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	544
1992	512	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	517
1993	539	2	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	548
1994	606	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	612
1995	608	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	608	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	647	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	654
1998	698	1	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	711
1999	725	2	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	738
2000	722	2	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	737
2001	403	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2002	388	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2003	388	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2004	389	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	408	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2006	434	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2007	436	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	444
2008	397	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	410
2009	418	4	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	11	442
2010	422	5	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	14	456
2011	404	5	2	12	0	0	12	0	435
2012	406	5	3	13	1	0	6	0	434
2013	396	3	0	9	3	0	9	0	420
2014	387	3	0	14	3	1	8	0	416
2015	376	2	0	12	3	0	12	0	405
2016	391	1	0	11	3	0	14	0	420
2017	359	0	0	11	3	0	8	0	381
2018	368	2	0	12	3	0	12	0	397
2019	389	2	0	10	0	0	21	0	422
2020	390	2	1	20	1	1	24	0	439
2021	387	3	0	20	1	2	27	0	440
2022	433	3	0	15	2	1	25	0	479
2023	451	5	0	23	2	2	23	0	506
2024	449	4	0	21	1	1	27	0	503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southport Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	583	29.0	20.1	42.2
1989	485	26.0	18.6	45.2
1990	517	30.0	17.2	47.8
1991	544	31.0	17.5	50.4
1992	517	30.0	17.2	38.9
1993	548	34.0	16.1	41.1
1994	612	37.0	16.5	46.9
1995	612	36.0	17.0	45.9
1996	612	36.0	17.0	45.9
1997	654	40.0	16.4	45.6
1998	711	41.0	17.3	46.1
1999	738	44.0	16.8	62.9
2000	737	44.0	16.8	60.4
2001	408	25.0	16.3	61.3
2002	392	25.0	15.7	59.9
2003	392	25.0	15.7	59.9
2004	394	23.0	17.1	64
2005	412	27.0	15.3	67
2006	438	28.0	15.6	62.3
2007	444	29.0	15.3	57.7
2008	410	30.0	13.7	54.5
2009	442	34.1	14.7	57.3
2010	456	27.5	16.5	62.4
2011	435	29.0	15.0	67.4
2012	434	29.0	14.9	67.5
2013	420	28.0	15.0	70.2
2014	416	27.0	15.4	68.8
2015	405	26.0	15.5	69.6
2016	420	25.0	16.8	64.5
2017	381	26.0	14.6	48.6
2018	397	26.0	15.2	60.5
2019	422	22.0	19.1	60.9
2020	439	25.0	17.5	48.3
2021	440	25.0	17.6	44.5
2022	479	27.0	17.7	51.8
2023	506	27.0	18.7	51.6
2024	503	28.0	17.9	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southport Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	583	29.0	20.1	42.2
1989	485	26.0	18.6	45.2
1990	517	30.0	17.2	47.8
1991	544	31.0	17.5	50.4
1992	517	30.0	17.2	38.9
1993	548	34.0	16.1	41.1
1994	612	37.0	16.5	46.9
1995	612	36.0	17.0	45.9
1996	612	36.0	17.0	45.9
1997	654	40.0	16.4	45.6
1998	711	41.0	17.3	46.1
1999	738	44.0	16.8	62.9
2000	737	44.0	16.8	60.4
2001	408	25.0	16.3	61.3
2002	392	25.0	15.7	59.9
2003	392	25.0	15.7	59.9
2004	394	23.0	17.1	64
2005	412	27.0	15.3	67
2006	438	28.0	15.6	62.3
2007	444	29.0	15.3	57.7
2008	410	30.0	13.7	54.5
2009	442	34.1	14.7	57.3
2010	456	27.5	16.5	62.4
2011	435	29.0	15.0	67.4
2012	434	29.0	14.9	67.5
2013	420	28.0	15.0	70.2
2014	416	27.0	15.4	68.8
2015	405	26.0	15.5	69.6
2016	420	25.0	16.8	64.5
2017	381	26.0	14.6	48.6
2018	397	26.0	15.2	60.5
2019	422	22.0	19.1	60.9
2020	439	25.0	17.5	48.3
2021	440	25.0	17.6	44.5
2022	479	27.0	17.7	51.8
2023	506	27.0	18.7	51.6
2024	503	28.0	17.9	56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southport Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$596 (6.9%)	$8,101 (93.1%)	$8,697
2019	$706 (5.3%)	$12,715 (94.7%)	$13,421
2020	$778 (8.2%)	$8,681 (91.8%)	$9,459
2021	$1,243 (12.0%)	$9,079 (88.0%)	$10,321
2022	$1,683 (17.3%)	$8,035 (82.7%)	$9,719
2023	$1,884 (18.5%)	$8,288 (81.5%)	$10,171

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southport Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1414^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 608^th of 2240 Elementary schools	37.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southport Elementary School)	55	44	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary School)	46	47	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southport Elementary School)	41	61	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary School)	49	56	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southport Elementary School)	56	54	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary School)	46	71	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Southport Elementary School)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Science (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	506	19.9%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	23	130%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	389	451	15.9%
Two or More Races	21	23	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.9%	51.6%	9.3%

Schools Near Southport Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1835 Bridge St	Southport	32409	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1636	503	28	17.9	56.9%	449 (89.3%)	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.4%)	67.6	688^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.5%		71	608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%	80	67.0	54.0	52.0				73.0	62.0	67.0			63.0				$10,171	$1,884	$8,288
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	676	44	15.3	47.5%	508 (75.1%)	62 (9.2%)	49 (7.2%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	56.4	936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%		47.7	1144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%	208	57.0	58.0	43.0				66.0	60.0	52.0			60.0				$9,978	$1,656	$8,323
Deer Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Highway 2321	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5462	707	42	16.6	50.8%	526 (74.4%)	43 (6.1%)	69 (9.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.6%)	39.5	1355^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.9%		38.9	1363^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%	8	55.0	40.0	38.0				65.0	52.0	43.0			47.0				$10,145	$1,442	$8,701
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0205	694	44	15.7	28.8%	501 (72.2%)	30 (4.3%)	77 (11.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (11.0%)	82.2	349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.5%		79.6	414^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.5%	65	77.0	75.0	61.0				89.0	83.0	78.0			52.0				$8,538	$938	$7,600
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	765	48	15.9	38.0%	510 (66.7%)	71 (9.3%)	90 (11.8%)	31 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.0%)	73	572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		73.7	543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%	29	61.0	49.0	64.0				86.0	60.0	84.0			66.0				$8,815	$927	$7,889
Tommy Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5044 Tommy Smith Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1688	731	40	18.2	55.4%	511 (69.9%)	50 (6.8%)	81 (11.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.8%)	30.1	1620^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.2%		37.4	1405^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.3%	215	44.0	36.0	50.0				41.0	35.0	47.0			54.0				$9,944	$1,742	$8,201
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	676	41	16.6	56.7%	362 (53.6%)	98 (14.5%)	133 (19.7%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (10.2%)	29.3	1641^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.7	1393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	248	57.0	42.0	33.0				48.0	43.0	40.0			36.0				$11,649	$2,760	$8,891
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	707	38	18.6	13.0%	566 (80.1%)	42 (5.9%)	44 (6.2%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	27 (3.8%)	95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.2	91^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	50	86.0	85.0	86.0	87.0	85.0	76.0	88.0	100.0	99.0	85.0	99.0	80.0	80.0	91.0	98.0	$9,533	$1,258	$8,276
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	561	34	16.5	54.7%	291 (51.9%)	103 (18.4%)	107 (19.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.1%)	35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		24.1	1771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	303	57.0	38.0	52.0				53.0	34.0	47.0			45.0				$10,240	$2,035	$8,204
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	554	35	16.0	76.5%	182 (32.9%)	195 (35.2%)	94 (17.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (13.7%)	4.9	2222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.9	2212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	10	35.0	23.0	27.0				25.0	20.0	11.0			12.0				$12,092	$2,469	$9,623

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Is Southport Elementary School a good school?

Southport Elementary School ranks 688^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Southport Elementary School?

Students at Southport Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Southport Elementary School in?

Bay

How many students attend Southport Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Southport Elementary School.

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