Oscar Patterson Academy serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oscar Patterson Academy's student population of 322 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oscar Patterson Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oscar Patterson Academy?
322 students attend Oscar Patterson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oscar Patterson Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Patterson Academy?
Oscar Patterson Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oscar Patterson Academy offer ?
Oscar Patterson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Oscar Patterson Academy part of?
Oscar Patterson Academy is part of Bay School District.
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