JIM ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jim Allen Elementary School, located in Cantonment, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Escambia County School District. Situated at 1051 North Highway 95A, the school functions as a cornerstone of the local Cantonment community, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the Escambia County Public Schools, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the district’s network, the school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by arts and physical education programs. The school’s digital presence through the Escambia County School District website provides families with access to essential resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and updates on district-wide policies. For parents and community members, Jim Allen Elementary serves as a hub for early childhood learning, characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and structured environment for its student body.

648

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JIM ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	50
Black	121
Asian	2
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
416 (64.2%)
Black
121 (18.7%)
Two or More
54 (8.3%)
Hispanic
50 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)937-2260
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92