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R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
707th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 68% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School in Pensacola, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 692 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a consistently above-average performer within the Escambia school district. The school has a strong track record of academic success, with proficiency rates in math, English Language Arts, and science that regularly exceed both the district and state averages. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 73% of third graders were proficient in math compared to 63% district-wide, and 71% of fifth graders were proficient in science versus 59% for the district. This reliable performance makes Lipscomb a solid choice for families, especially when compared to many nearby schools.

One of Lipscomb's most notable strengths is its lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2%, which is significantly better than the district average of 33.5% and far below schools like Reinhardt Holm Elementary (40.2%) or Lincoln Park Elementary (43.9%). This suggests a positive school culture and strong family engagement. While Lipscomb is a top performer, it is not the absolute best in its immediate area; Pine Meadow Elementary, located just 1.3 miles away, consistently outperforms it and ranks in the 83rd percentile. However, Lipscomb is a much stronger option than its closest neighbor, L. D. McArthur Elementary, which has lower test scores despite similar spending per student.

Interestingly, the data shows that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. For instance, Lincoln Park Elementary spends the most per student ($14,647) but ranks in the 22nd percentile, while Lipscomb achieves top results with a more moderate $10,884 per student. Families should note that Lipscomb's state ranking has seen a slight decline from its peak in the mid-2010s, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating in recent years. Still, it remains a reliable, above-average school, especially when compared to struggling nearby schools like Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy, which ranks in the 1st percentile. Overall, Lipscomb offers a stable and quality education in a district where many schools face significant challenges.

692
Students ?
17.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$10,884
Per pupil spending ?
47.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 10200 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
       Pensacola, FL  32534

(850) 494-5703

District: Escambia


Students who attend R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ransom Middle School
High:    J. M. Tate Senior High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
African American:
19.4%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)
✓Among the top-ranked schools in Escambia
✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school68%
District avg59%
Florida avg62%
707th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 32%▼ down 11 pts since 2016
From top 20% (2016) to top 32% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
8th of 35Elementary Schools in the Escambia
51st of 70Escambia among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202666.9707 of 224068.4%★★★☆☆
202567.6705 of 225868.8%★★★☆☆
202468.6673 of 225670.2%★★★★☆
202365.1733 of 224067.3%★★★☆☆
202276.0498 of 221977.6%★★★★☆
202175.2532 of 224776.3%★★★★☆
201974.8526 of 218275.9%★★★★☆
201875.4482 of 211877.2%★★★★☆
201778.1422 of 211280.0%★★★★☆
201678.0422 of 208779.8%★★★★☆
201461.9773 of 206462.5%★★★☆☆
201370.0571 of 202971.9%★★★★☆
201269.0597 of 198469.9%★★★★☆
201172.2544 of 198572.6%★★★★☆
201060.4809 of 191957.8%★★★☆☆
200969.8542 of 184770.7%★★★★☆
200873.9436 of 178975.6%★★★★☆
200774.1437 of 178675.5%★★★★☆
200673.5446 of 168873.6%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Math73%+9 vs state
Science71%+11 vs state
English Language Arts63%~ state avg

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by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, December 19, 2014

Open Quote I used "school choice" for Lipscomb rather than allow our child to attend a D-rated school. The kindergarten teacher was decent. 1st grade presented an issue in which the teacher is a controlled micro manger personality. Her desire to control meant "inside" recess in which children stood by their desk doing specified teacher directed "dance" movements. Those children miss out on "free" time to relax and do not get to run, scream, play, or socialize because this teacher claims she does not "trust the children to play outside." Recess should allow children to mentally and emotionally rest while physically expending energy so that children return to the classroom ready to focus on learning. Furthermore, "Experimental research found that children were less active after school on days when they had no recess and PE classes in school" (Dale, Corbin, & Dale, 2000). When I spoke to the principal about moving my child to a classroom in which her personality would be more nurtured, I was informed they do not change teachers on request. A good school recognizes while some children might do well with a micro manager, other children do not. Close Quote




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Students who attend R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ransom Middle School
High : J. M. Tate Senior High School

Students at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School are 63% White, 19% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 692 students attended R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School.

R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School ranks 707th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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