Summary:
There are five elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in Pensacola, FL (zip code 32505), all part of the Escambia school district, which faces significant challenges as it ranks in the bottom third of Florida districts.
Montclair Elementary School is the standout in this area, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 35th percentile statewide—a remarkable improvement from its 1-star rating just two years prior. Despite having the second-highest poverty rate (83.75%) and a high chronic absenteeism rate (45.9%), Montclair's math scores are exceptional, with 4th graders (69%) and 3rd graders (65%) outperforming the state average. In contrast, C. A. Weis Elementary School is in a critical state, ranking in the 3rd percentile with 0 stars, the highest chronic absenteeism (47.7%), and the lowest academic scores—only 21% of 5th graders are proficient in ELA. Oakcrest Elementary School shows a unique strength in math, with 5th graders achieving 67% proficiency (exceeding the state average of 62%), though it struggles in ELA. Global Learning Academy has the highest per-student spending ($13,450) but ranks in the 6th percentile, while Brentwood Elementary School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (37.5%) in the area.
Chronic absenteeism is a systemic crisis across all five schools, averaging 43.2%—well above the state average of 31.4%. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 77.5%, indicating a predominantly low-income population. While spending per student varies from $10,976 to $13,450, higher spending does not guarantee better performance, as seen with Global Learning Academy. Overall, these schools face significant academic hurdles, but Montclair and Oakcrest demonstrate that targeted strategies can overcome socioeconomic barriers in specific subjects.
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