TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5044 TOMMY SMITH DR
PANAMA CITY, FL 32404

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tommy Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Panama City, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Bay District Schools. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.

As part of the Bay District Schools system, Tommy Smith Elementary adheres to district-wide standards and curriculum goals designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a connection with the broader educational community through the district's official website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative environment where students can thrive throughout their primary education years.

639

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	63
Black	45
Asian	8
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
460 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
63 (9.9 %)
Two or More
59 (9.2 %)
Black
45 (7.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)767-1688
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 57

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	47.7%
Male	334	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)