WEST PENSACOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Pensacola Elementary School, located at 801 N. 49th Ave in Pensacola, Florida, is a public school operating under the Escambia County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on core academic subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—while striving to foster social and emotional development in its young learners.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 32506 area, offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the resources of the Escambia County School District, West Pensacola Elementary emphasizes continuous improvement and academic growth, aiming to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond. Parents and guardians interested in specific school policies, calendars, or educational initiatives are typically encouraged to visit the district’s official website or reach out to the school’s administrative office directly for the most current information.

485

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST PENSACOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	58
Black	211
Asian	4
Two or More	66
American Indian	3

Black
211 (43.5%)
White
143 (29.5%)
Two or More
66 (13.6%)
Hispanic
58 (12.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)453-7470
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 48

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST PENSACOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST PENSACOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	45.2%
Male	266	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)