- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for O. J. Semmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051000809
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O. J. Semmes Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #18 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks #18 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
O. J. Semmes Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120051000809 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 16.4:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
O. J. Semmes Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
O. J. Semmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 344
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
344 students
What this shows O. J. Semmes Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How O. J. Semmes Elementary School compares
O. J. Semmes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, O. J. Semmes Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O. J. Semmes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O. J. Semmes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about O. J. Semmes Elementary School
How many students attend O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
89.7% of students at O. J. Semmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at O. J. Semmes Elementary School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O. J. Semmes Elementary School?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does O. J. Semmes Elementary School rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, O. J. Semmes Elementary School ranks #18 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides O. J. Semmes Elementary School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.