HUTCHISON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12900 MIDDLE BEACH RD
PANAMA CITY, FL 32407

621 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hutchison Beach Elementary School, located on Middle Beach Road in Panama City, Florida, serves as a local pillar of the Bay District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within the Bay County community and beyond.

As part of the Bay District Schools network, Hutchison Beach utilizes the district’s broader resources, including standardized academic programming and technology integration, to meet state educational requirements. The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive campus culture. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

621

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUTCHISON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	133
Black	92
Asian	9
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
352 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
133 (21.4 %)
Black
92 (14.8 %)
Two or More
34 (5.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)767-5195
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 103