MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is a public school located in Panama City, Florida, operating under the Bay District Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its elementary-age population.

The school’s presence in the downtown Panama City area makes it a neighborhood hub for families seeking public education. By utilizing the resources and administrative oversight of Bay District Schools, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary offers its students access to core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, enrollment information, or academic calendars can find further details through the official Bay District Schools website provided.

343

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	46
Black	126
Asian	2
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
137 (39.9%)
Black
126 (36.7%)
Hispanic
46 (13.4%)
Two or More
31 (9.0%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)767-1480
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 23

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	50.1%
Male	171	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)