Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O. J. Semmes 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. J. Semmes Elementary School serves the southeast part of Pensacola, FL, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. J. Semmes Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3277 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
38%
Black
75%
21%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. J. Semmes Elementary School's ranking?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is ranked #3277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are O. J. Semmes Elementary School often compared to?
O. J. Semmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School, Montclair Elementary School, C. A. Weis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
344 students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of O. J. Semmes Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does O. J. Semmes Elementary School offer ?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O. J. Semmes Elementary School part of?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is O. J. Semmes Elementary School located?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is located in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Pensacola.
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