PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

640 S HIGHWAY 22 A
PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parker Elementary School, located at 640 S Highway 22 A in Panama City, Florida, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community within the Bay District Schools system. As part of this district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic subjects, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bay District Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive resources and curriculum, Parker Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more detailed information regarding specific school programs, district policies, or calendar events, the official website at [http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/](http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

496

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	77
Black	166
Asian	4
Two or More	68

White
181 (36.5 %)
Black
166 (33.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (15.5 %)
Two or More
68 (13.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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)767-4570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 27

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	50.8%
Male	244	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)