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#1446 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 38% in state

West Pensacola Elementary School

Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

801 N 49TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32506

  • Math 31% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at West Pensacola Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Pensacola 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,978

Median home value

$200,500

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32506; 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
Capstone AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK0.7 mi25Compare →
Myrtle Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–50.8 mi407Compare →
Precious Lil' Angels Learning Center IncPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–20.9 mi4Compare →
Little Flower Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–81.0 mi217Compare →

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.

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
#19 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

West Pensacola Elementary School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Pensacola Elementary School

West Pensacola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Pensacola Elementary School

What grades does West Pensacola Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend West Pensacola Elementary School?

West Pensacola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pensacola Elementary School?

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

How does West Pensacola Elementary School rank in FL?

West Pensacola Elementary School ranks #1,446 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is West Pensacola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Pensacola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 West Pensacola Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Pensacola Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Pensacola Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Pensacola Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

84.2% of students at West Pensacola 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
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
Area population (ZIP 32506)
35,202
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.7
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 32506; 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

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