Callaway Elementary School

7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Callaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Callaway Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Callaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2129 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55%
52%
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35-39%
52%
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40-44%
52%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
14%
37%
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Black
26%
21%
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White
45%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callaway Elementary School's ranking?
Callaway Elementary School is ranked #2129 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
537 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Callaway Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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