West Pensacola Elementary School
- West Pensacola Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
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West Pensacola Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Pensacola Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Pensacola Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Pensacola Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2933 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 32% |
| Black | 46% | 22% |
| White | 32% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Escambia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to West Pensacola Elementary School is Escambia Boys' Base (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Myrtle Grove Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pensacola Capstone Academy Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK | 32 students
0.8 miles
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)458-7735 0.8 PK 32 - Pensacola Myrtle Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
0.9 miles
6115 Lillian Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)453-7410 0.9 PK-5 623 - Pensacola Escambia Boys' Base Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 26 students
1.1 miles
640 Roberts Ave
Pensacola, FL 32511
(850)453-7521 1.1 6-12 26 - Pensacola Escambia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1776 students
1.2 miles
1310 N 65th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)453-3221 1.2 9-12 1776 - Pensacola Sherwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
1.3 miles
501 Cherokee Trl
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850)453-7421 1.3 PK-5 614
School Reviews
| 5 The quality of academic programs is above par. They have a great faculty that really cares about the students no matter our income. - Posted by Parent - 123 |
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