NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charter School 696 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Bay Haven Charter Academy (NBHCA) Elementary School, located in Panama City, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. As part of the broader North Bay Haven system, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a "college-preparatory" culture even at the elementary level. The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects, often complemented by character education programs designed to instill discipline, integrity, and personal responsibility in its students.

The school operates with a focus on high expectations, requiring active involvement from both students and parents to maintain its standards. Because it is a charter school, it offers an alternative to traditional district-run schools, utilizing a lottery-based enrollment system to manage high demand. By blending a structured academic framework with a supportive community atmosphere, North Bay Haven Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into their middle and high school programs, ultimately focusing on long-term educational success.

696

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	74
Black	29
Asian	11
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
507 (72.8%)
Hispanic
74 (10.6%)
Two or More
73 (10.5%)
Black
29 (4.2%)
Asian
11 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)248-0205
Website:	http://northbayhaven.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	374	53.7%
Male	322	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)