- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051000439
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School ranks #16 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120051000439 · Pensacola, FL Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 15:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. C. Lipscomb 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 692
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
692 students
What this shows R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School compares
R. C. Lipscomb 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is more 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 R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. C. Lipscomb 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
How many students attend R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower 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 R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?
47.4% of students at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School?
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School ranks #16 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 R. C. Lipscomb 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.