Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jim Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jim Allen Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jim Allen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Allen Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Jim Allen Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jim Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Jim Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School, Pine Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jim Allen Elementary School?
677 students attend Jim Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jim Allen Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Allen Elementary School?
Jim Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jim Allen Elementary School offer ?
Jim Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jim Allen Elementary School part of?
Jim Allen Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Jim Allen Elementary School located?
Jim Allen Elementary School is located in the North Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Cantonment, FL.
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