Ensley Elementary School

501 E Johnson Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ensley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ensley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Ensley Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Ensley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ensley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3570 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
52%
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20-24%
52%
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20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ensley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
37%
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Black
37%
21%
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White
18%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ensley Elementary School's ranking?
Ensley Elementary School is ranked #3570 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ensley Elementary School often compared to?
Ensley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferry Pass Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ensley Elementary School?
463 students attend Ensley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ensley Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ensley Elementary School?
Ensley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ensley Elementary School offer ?
Ensley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ensley Elementary School part of?
Ensley Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Ensley Elementary School located?
Ensley Elementary School is located in the North Central Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in North Central Pensacola.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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