ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER

10050 ASHTON BROSNAHAM RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32534

www.escambiaschools.org

127 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Escambia Westgate Center, located in Pensacola, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Escambia County School District. The school is specifically designed to serve students with significant cognitive, physical, and multiple disabilities, ranging from pre-kindergarten through age 22. Its mission is centered on providing a highly supportive and structured environment where students can develop essential life skills, functional academic abilities, and greater independence tailored to their individual needs.

The center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating specialized instruction with therapeutic services to foster student growth. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the staff works to bridge the gap between academic learning and daily living skills. With its emphasis on comprehensive care and specialized resources, Escambia Westgate acts as a vital community hub for students who require a more intensive level of support than traditional classroom settings provide.

127

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

4.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	6
Black	49
Asian	3
Two or More	6

White
63 (49.6%)
Black
49 (38.6%)
Hispanic
6 (4.7%)
Two or More
6 (4.7%)
Asian
3 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)494-5700
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 7

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 14