Northside Elementary School

Q: Is Northside Elementary School a good school?

Northside Elementary School ranks 1468 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Panama City, Florida, serving 598 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (19.73%) and Hispanic (19.4%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school faces challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 24.7% to 39.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Northside's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, such as 5th-grade science proficiency at 45%, compared to the district and state averages of 53%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.03% to 61.97%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby charter schools like Bay Haven Charter Academy and University Academy Sabl Inc, Northside Elementary's performance is generally lower, with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates at the charter schools. However, Northside's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,819 to $10,240 over the past few years, suggests that the school may have access to resources, presenting opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements to better support student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 767-1506

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1468^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,240

Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jinks Middle School
High:	Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 561

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Hispanic:

19.1%

African American:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northside Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.7. (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 Student population at Northside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Elementary School is 16.5. 15 elementary schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northside Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Elementary School is $10,240. 14 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northside 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 Northside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	71.78	483^rd	1688	71.4%
2007	72.04	487^th	1786	72.7%
2008	76.57	378^th	1789	78.9%
2009	74.56	430^th	1847	76.7%
2010	62.44	763^rd	1919	60.2%
2011	68.48	635^th	1985	68.0%
2012	56.23	875^th	1984	55.9%
2013	52.23	958^th	2029	52.8%
2014	35.69	1365^th	2064	33.9%
2016	39.27	1282^nd	2087	38.6%
2017	31.43	1463^rd	2112	30.7%
2018	41.16	1264^th	2118	40.3%
2019	47.47	1139^th	2182	47.8%
2021	38.72	1345^th	2247	40.1%
2022	44.20	1218^th	2219	45.1%
2023	24.10	1771^st	2240	20.9%
2024	35.70	1468^th	2256	34.9%

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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 Northside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	658	104	23	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1989	705	84	32	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1990	690	83	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
1991	720	69	20	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	814
1992	715	70	13	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	806
1993	718	85	13	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
1994	715	88	12	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	822
1995	704	87	16	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	813
1996	704	87	16	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	813
1997	663	85	10	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	765
1998	667	117	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	807
1999	647	111	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	778
2000	630	98	16	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	751
2001	633	103	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	756
2002	592	104	15	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2003	592	104	15	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2004	593	77	18	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2005	594	94	19	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	722
2006	577	108	23	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	728
2007	519	115	28	26	1	n/a	n/a	35	724
2008	466	136	16	18	2	n/a	n/a	45	683
2009	451	121	21	27	8	n/a	n/a	50	678
2010	469	122	22	27	4	n/a	n/a	39	683
2011	452	124	14	29	4	0	29	0	652
2012	449	122	18	30	3	0	34	0	656
2013	459	112	16	52	1	0	44	0	684
2014	435	112	18	62	1	0	48	0	676
2015	448	108	17	72	1	0	48	0	694
2016	426	113	16	71	2	1	61	0	690
2017	425	128	11	86	4	0	56	0	710
2018	397	112	10	75	1	1	55	0	651
2019	347	110	8	83	1	1	51	0	601
2020	319	108	7	90	3	1	41	0	569
2021	300	126	4	80	2	1	48	0	561
2022	319	153	5	92	3	0	59	0	631
2023	302	118	5	116	1	0	56	0	598
2024	291	103	6	107	2	1	51	0	561

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 Northside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	789	40.0	19.7	24.7
1989	827	41.0	20.1	18.5
1990	803	43.0	18.6	23.4
1991	814	45.0	18.0	19.5
1992	806	43.0	18.7	18.5
1993	822	44.0	18.7	21.5
1994	822	46.0	17.9	23.6
1995	813	45.0	18.1	23.6
1996	813	45.0	18.1	23.6
1997	765	43.0	17.8	23.4
1998	807	45.0	17.9	25.8
1999	778	41.0	19.0	28.8
2000	751	42.0	17.9	29.3
2001	756	42.0	18.0	31.6
2002	715	41.0	17.4	38.5
2003	715	41.0	17.4	38.5
2004	701	40.0	17.5	40.4
2005	722	44.0	16.4	47.9
2006	728	48.0	15.2	44.2
2007	724	44.0	16.5	50.8
2008	683	46.0	14.8	49.2
2009	678	48.8	15.8	53.3
2010	683	43.0	15.8	55.7
2011	652	43.5	14.9	63.3
2012	656	43.0	15.2	66.6
2013	684	46.0	14.8	69.3
2014	676	45.0	15.0	71.6
2015	694	45.0	15.4	76.2
2016	690	44.0	15.6	71.9
2017	710	44.0	16.1	54.9
2018	651	42.0	15.5	73
2019	601	37.0	16.2	71.9
2020	569	33.0	17.2	62.7
2021	561	35.0	16.0	59.5
2022	631	35.0	18.0	62
2023	598	35.0	17.0	59
2024	561	34.0	16.5	54.7

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 Northside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	789	40.0	19.7	24.7
1989	827	41.0	20.1	18.5
1990	803	43.0	18.6	23.4
1991	814	45.0	18.0	19.5
1992	806	43.0	18.7	18.5
1993	822	44.0	18.7	21.5
1994	822	46.0	17.9	23.6
1995	813	45.0	18.1	23.6
1996	813	45.0	18.1	23.6
1997	765	43.0	17.8	23.4
1998	807	45.0	17.9	25.8
1999	778	41.0	19.0	28.8
2000	751	42.0	17.9	29.3
2001	756	42.0	18.0	31.6
2002	715	41.0	17.4	38.5
2003	715	41.0	17.4	38.5
2004	701	40.0	17.5	40.4
2005	722	44.0	16.4	47.9
2006	728	48.0	15.2	44.2
2007	724	44.0	16.5	50.8
2008	683	46.0	14.8	49.2
2009	678	48.8	15.8	53.3
2010	683	43.0	15.8	55.7
2011	652	43.5	14.9	63.3
2012	656	43.0	15.2	66.6
2013	684	46.0	14.8	69.3
2014	676	45.0	15.0	71.6
2015	694	45.0	15.4	76.2
2016	690	44.0	15.6	71.9
2017	710	44.0	16.1	54.9
2018	651	42.0	15.5	73
2019	601	37.0	16.2	71.9
2020	569	33.0	17.2	62.7
2021	561	35.0	16.0	59.5
2022	631	35.0	18.0	62
2023	598	35.0	17.0	59
2024	561	34.0	16.5	54.7

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 Northside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$734 (9.4%)	$7,068 (90.6%)	$7,802
2019	$742 (6.2%)	$11,164 (93.8%)	$11,905
2020	$1,169 (11.9%)	$8,654 (88.1%)	$9,823
2021	$1,660 (16.2%)	$8,581 (83.8%)	$10,240
2022	$1,377 (15.6%)	$7,441 (84.4%)	$8,819
2023	$2,035 (19.9%)	$8,204 (80.1%)	$10,240

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1139^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1771^st of 2240 Elementary schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)	59	48	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)	63	49	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)	52	49	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Elementary School)	57	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northside Elementary School)	50	46	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Northside Elementary School)	52	36	16%
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	601	598	0.5%
African American	110	118	7.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	83	116	39.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	347	302	13%
Two or More Races	51	56	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.9%	59%	12.9%

Schools Near Northside 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
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
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	317	17	18.6	61.2%	108 (34.1%)	91 (28.7%)	76 (24.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (10.7%)	51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%		43.3	1247^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	175	57.0	50.0	47.0				57.0	61.0	55.0			53.0				$9,345	$1,010	$8,335
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	68	14	4.8	82.4%	34 (50.0%)	19 (27.9%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	8 (11.8%)	0.5	2254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	2215^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.1%	39	11.0	7.0	6.0				6.0	0.0	0.0			6.0				$47,939	$10,072	$37,867
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
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	524	38	13.8	71.8%	130 (24.8%)	150 (28.6%)	178 (34.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.3%)	41.7	1299^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%		31.7	1562^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.3%	263	43.0	36.0	53.0				57.0	52.0	50.0			67.0				$13,372	$3,111	$10,260
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	322	20	16.1	81.1%	63 (19.6%)	161 (50.0%)	64 (19.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (8.1%)								(n/a)	28.0						23.0									$11,626	$2,493	$9,133
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
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Cherry St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1480	381	24	15.5	75.1%	149 (39.1%)	145 (38.1%)	48 (12.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.2%)	27.2	1706^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%		9.7	2140^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%	434	41.0	46.0	47.0				41.0	39.0	42.0			38.0				$12,706	$3,737	$8,969
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary School

Is Northside Elementary School a good school?

Northside Elementary School ranks 1468^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 561 students attended Northside Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Northside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jinks Middle School
High : Bay High School

What district is Northside Elementary School in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of Northside Elementary School?

Students at Northside Elementary School are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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