NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2001 NORTHSIDE DR
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northside 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 is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic standards, student development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the broader Bay County school system, it adheres to district-wide policies and curriculum frameworks designed to prepare young students for future academic success.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school functions as a community hub that prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration and student engagement. Through its official district portal, Northside Elementary provides families with access to school calendars, resources, and administrative information to facilitate communication. The school’s mission aligns with the district's overall goal of fostering a culture of excellence, ensuring that students receive the essential tools and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their primary education.

598

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	116
Black	118
Asian	5
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
302 (50.5 %)
Black
118 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
116 (19.4 %)
Two or More
56 (9.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
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)767-1506
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 46

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	52.8%
Male	282	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)