O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

O. J. Semmes Elementary School is a public school located in Pensacola, Florida, operating under the Escambia County School District. Situated on E. Texar Drive, the school serves a diverse community of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and social-emotional growth. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum and community engagement.

As part of the broader Escambia County educational system, O. J. Semmes utilizes district-standard resources and initiatives to promote student success and literacy. The school values the partnership between educators, families, and the local community, aiming to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information, including academic calendars, faculty contact details, and school-wide announcements, ensuring consistent communication and involvement in the educational process.

344

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	23
Black	258
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

Black
258 (75.0%)
White
34 (9.9%)
Two or More
26 (7.6%)
Hispanic
23 (6.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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)595-6975
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 56

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	46.8%
Male	183	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)