BROWNING-PEARCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.putnamschools.org/o/bpes

679 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Browning-Pearce Elementary School, located at 100 Bear Blvd in San Mateo, Florida, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Putnam County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and social development for students in their foundational years. The school’s identity is closely tied to its mascot, the "Bear," which reflects a sense of community spirit and pride among its students, faculty, and local families.

Through its digital presence at bpes.putnamschools.org, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including school calendars, academic updates, and information regarding district-wide initiatives. By emphasizing a structured curriculum and collaborative learning, Browning-Pearce Elementary aims to prepare its student body for future educational transitions while maintaining a commitment to the specific needs of the San Mateo community.

679

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWNING-PEARCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	126
Black	106
Asian	1
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
406 (59.8%)
Hispanic
126 (18.6%)
Black
106 (15.6%)
Two or More
38 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PUTNAM
Phone:	(386)329-0557
Website:	http://www.putnamschools.org/o/bpes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 86