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Public elementary school · Escambia · Pensacola, Florida

Ensley Elementary School

Ensley Elementary School rates 4.0, below most Escambia elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.0this school

4.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Escambia median is 6.7.

#3,541 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Escambia: 35 elementary schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

An Escambia elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,541 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 58 of 63 in Escambia.

Ensley Elementary School is listed in Escambia, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math30%34 points below the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 203 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading26%35 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 203 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 28% in 2026.2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.4
50% of the rating
Academics
2.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32514; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ensley Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,484
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
13
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Ensley Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Ensley Elementary School serve?

Ensley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ensley Elementary School?

Ensley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ensley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ensley Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ensley Elementary School rank in FL?

Ensley Elementary School ranks #3,541 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Ensley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ensley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ensley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ensley Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Ensley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ensley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ensley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ensley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ensley Elementary School?

67.8% of students at Ensley Elementary School 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
463
Student-teacher ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Rank in district
#58 of 63
Schools in district
70
District spending per student
$12,299
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32514)
43,072
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
34.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.