At a glance
Reported students
696
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School: 696 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 697
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Panama City. It is one of 48 current school records connected to Bay. NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bay
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lynn Haven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
688 reported students
Hiland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
684 reported students
University Academy Sabl Inc
Elementary · Grades KG–08
711 reported students
Tommy Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Deer Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
735 reported students
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
766 reported students
Public schools near North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Point Elementary School Elementary · Bay | PK–05 | 735 | 1.6 mi |
| Tommy Smith Elementary School Elementary · Bay | PK–05 | 677 | 2 mi |
| Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Bay | KG–05 | 766 | 2.4 mi |
| Hiland Park Elementary School Elementary · Bay | PK–05 | 684 | 3 mi |
| Lynn Haven Elementary School Elementary · Bay | PK–05 | 688 | 3.4 mi |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School Elementary · Bay | PK–05 | 495 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
What grades does North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School serve?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bay.
How many students attend North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 697 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 696 students and 38.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School in?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School is part of Bay, based in Panama City, FL, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deer Point Elementary School (1.6 mi), Tommy Smith Elementary School (2 mi), Bay Haven Charter Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.