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#1228 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 33% in state

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School

Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10200 ASHTON BROSNAHAM RD, Pensacola, FL 32534

  • Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,013

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,350/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Escambia Westgate CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–120.3 mi133Compare →
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.5 mi549Compare →
Pensacola Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–120.8 mi32Compare →
Phoenix Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated1–121.3 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#14 of 62
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 744 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School

What grades does R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School serve?

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School rank in FL?

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School ranks #1,228 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School a Title I school?

No, R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?

51.5% of students at R. C. Lipscomb 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
744
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 32534)
15,879
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
39.7
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 32534; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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