CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Callaway Elementary School is a public school located in Panama City, Florida, serving students as part of the Bay District Schools system. Situated at 7115 E. Highway 22, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local Callaway community, focusing on providing core academic instruction to elementary-aged children. As a district school, it follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Florida and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of Bay District Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find resources through the district’s official website at [www.bay.k12.fl.us](http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/). By leveraging district-wide initiatives and local faculty expertise, Callaway Elementary aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

511

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	88
Black	123
Asian	2
Two or More	81
American Indian	2

White
215 (42.1 %)
Black
123 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
88 (17.2 %)
Two or More
81 (15.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)767-1241
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	48.1%
Male	265	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)