MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BAY school district, located in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Panama City, Florida, operating under the Bay District Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its elementary-age population.

The school’s presence in the downtown Panama City area makes it a neighborhood hub for families seeking public education. By utilizing the resources and administrative oversight of Bay District Schools, MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY offers its students access to core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, enrollment information, or academic calendars can find further details through the official Bay District Schools website provided.

For more information, contact MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY at (850) 767-1480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1125 CHERRY ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401-3880
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MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BAY
Total Students:
333
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 333 students

White
51.7%
Black or African American
31.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.