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#2553 of 3,778 schools in FL
Coastal Connections Academy
Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Pensacola, FL
A Santa Rosa charter elementary school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
186 N PALAFOX STREET PENSACOLA, Pensacola, FL 32502
- Math 20% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Coastal Connections Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coastal Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,548
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day School of Christ Church ParishPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| East Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| East Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| N. B. Cook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Rosa
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #28 of 36
- District spending per student
- $10,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coastal Connections Academy is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Connections Academy
Coastal Connections Academy is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 52:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,553 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Connections Academy
What grades does Coastal Connections Academy serve?
Coastal Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Coastal Connections Academy?
Coastal Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Connections Academy is 52:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Connections Academy rank in FL?
Coastal Connections Academy ranks #2,553 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Coastal Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coastal Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Connections Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Coastal Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Coastal Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coastal Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Coastal Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Connections Academy?
7.7% of students at Coastal Connections Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 52:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- (850) 359-1545
- Area population (ZIP 32502)
- 3,991
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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