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UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC

1980 DISCOVERY LOOP, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405BAY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
688
Students
Total enrolled
$13,336
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 688 students in grades KG–08 in PANAMA CITY, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,336 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC is a large elementary in PANAMA CITY, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 688 students. The district invests $13,336 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC

688
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution355 male · 333 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 110 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian3%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120009008103

Academic Outcomes at UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32405

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,336Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,336
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,868
Student Support$2,534
Administration$1,600
Operations$2,000
Other$1,334
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,336 spent per student, an estimated $5,908 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
46%
State government
33.0%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMYTYNDALL ACADEMYBAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMYDEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+14 more
↓
Middle
MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOLSURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOLJINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOLJ.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOLRUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOLBAY HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyBay County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBAY →
Phone: (850)215-0097
NCES ID: 120009008103
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PANAMA CITY seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BAY
High
A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
1,901 students · 09–12
● 40 opp36% FRL
Other
DEANE BOZEMAN SCHOOL
1,619 students · PK–12
● 40 opp45% FRL
High
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
1,617 students · 09–12
36% FRL
High
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
1,337 students · 06–12
● 42 opp63% FRL
High
BAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,255 students · 09–12
● 42 opp53% FRL
Elem
BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMY
1,058 students · PK–08
47% FRL
High
NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
897 students · 09–12
● 42 opp22% FRL
Mid
MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
868 students · 06–08
● 40 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1980 DISCOVERY LOOP, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.