WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BAY school district, located in PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL with about 304 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Panama City Beach, Florida, and is part of the Bay District Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth and development. Its location in the coastal community of Panama City Beach allows it to serve a diverse population of families residing in the West Bay area.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Bay District Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, West Bay Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find further details through the official district website at http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/.
For more information, contact WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 767-1850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413-9334
(850) 767-1850
http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/
WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BAY
- Total Students:
- 304
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 304 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.