Spencer Bibbs Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2005 North 6th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spencer Bibbs Elementary School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
65-69%
68%
(10-11)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
92%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Spencer Bibbs Elementary School?
270 students attend Spencer Bibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spencer Bibbs Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Bibbs Elementary School?
Spencer Bibbs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencer Bibbs Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Bibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spencer Bibbs Elementary School part of?
Spencer Bibbs Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.

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