Ferry Pass Elementary School

8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ferry Pass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferry Pass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Ferry Pass Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Ferry Pass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferry Pass Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2136 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
48%
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45%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
36%
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Black
46%
21%
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White
33%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferry Pass Elementary School's ranking?
Ferry Pass Elementary School is ranked #2136 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ferry Pass Elementary School often compared to?
Ferry Pass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ensley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ferry Pass Elementary School?
529 students attend Ferry Pass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ferry Pass Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferry Pass Elementary School?
Ferry Pass Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferry Pass Elementary School offer ?
Ferry Pass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ferry Pass Elementary School part of?
Ferry Pass Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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