DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BAY school district, located in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 770 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Panama City, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Bay District Schools system. Situated at 4800 Highway 2321, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, emphasizing core educational standards and student development within the Bay County region. Like other schools in the district, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bay District Schools, which focuses on academic excellence, safety, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Deer Point Elementary provides a structured curriculum designed to meet state requirements while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding school programs, calendar events, or administrative information can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/.

For more information, contact DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 767-5462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4800 HIGHWAY 2321
PANAMA CITY, FL 32404-9757
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DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 770 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BAY
Total Students:
770
Teachers:
52
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 770 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.