Brentwood Elementary School

Summary:

Brentwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 407 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Brentwood Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 55.28% African American, much higher than nearby schools like Cordova Park Elementary and N.B. Cook Elementary. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.6% to 40.9% in recent years, and proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are lower than the Escambia district and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Brentwood's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 34% compared to the Escambia district at 53% and Florida at 55%. Additionally, Brentwood has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.41% to 86% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,256 to $11,167 in recent years, Brentwood's performance lags significantly behind the nearby schools, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools over the past several years. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and racial disparities through targeted interventions and support services may be crucial for improving student outcomes at Brentwood Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4820 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32505

(850) 595-6800

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1983^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,167

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.3%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brentwood Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.3%), White (26%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brentwood Elementary School is 17.6. 31 elementary schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brentwood Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brentwood Elementary School is $11,167, which is the 17^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Brentwood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	38.71	1078^th	1688	36.1%
2007	37.55	1182^nd	1786	33.8%
2008	56.34	822^nd	1789	54.1%
2009	50.89	965^th	1847	47.8%
2010	30.22	1432^nd	1919	25.4%
2011	31.72	1454^th	1985	26.8%
2012	29.28	1463^rd	1984	26.3%
2013	36.75	1312^th	2029	35.3%
2014	22.27	1696^th	2064	17.8%
2016	20.96	1710^th	2087	18.1%
2017	19.57	1793^rd	2112	15.1%
2018	17.64	1839^th	2118	13.2%
2019	27.68	1648^th	2182	24.5%
2021	32.58	1501^st	2247	33.2%
2022	24.96	1696^th	2219	23.6%
2023	16.55	1995^th	2240	10.9%
2024	16.81	1983^rd	2256	12.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 20, 2020

The teachers are bully’s forcing my child to eat all of his food at lunch to the point of him throwing up virally and emotionally abusive and the Principle shouldn’t be any wear near a school.. Her behavior is disgusting the most unprofessional, disrespectful individuals I’ve come in conduct with.. This school needs to be shut down Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, November 19, 2012

This school is always trying to organize and add events that will motivate and engage students during the school day and beyond. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	354	234	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
1989	324	221	4	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	553
1990	326	223	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
1991	320	219	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	545
1992	313	194	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
1993	281	187	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
1994	304	162	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	476
1995	287	209	12	5	14	n/a	n/a	0	527
1996	287	209	12	5	14	n/a	n/a	0	527
1997	272	241	13	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	544
1998	273	248	13	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	554
1999	259	303	10	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	584
2000	231	255	6	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	503
2001	217	222	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
2002	284	188	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
2003	284	188	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
2004	282	166	13	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	470
2005	284	191	10	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	499
2006	293	293	7	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	607
2007	233	244	10	10	4	n/a	n/a	26	527
2008	209	200	10	9	2	n/a	n/a	23	453
2009	187	191	12	11	2	n/a	n/a	19	422
2010	181	258	14	11	1	n/a	n/a	27	492
2011	183	272	14	17	5	0	40	0	531
2012	187	279	15	14	4	0	48	0	547
2013	183	287	17	21	1	0	55	0	564
2014	180	320	17	42	2	2	57	0	620
2015	177	295	15	37	2	2	51	0	579
2016	166	309	10	29	4	6	51	0	575
2017	151	309	10	33	3	7	55	0	568
2018	145	258	7	41	3	9	60	0	523
2019	150	230	4	38	4	4	43	0	473
2020	132	188	5	35	2	2	36	0	400
2021	105	180	5	20	2	1	39	0	352
2022	95	196	4	24	1	0	32	0	352
2023	106	225	3	40	2	2	29	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	31.0	19.2	60.1
1989	553	33.0	16.7	70.3
1990	550	32.0	17.1	74.2
1991	545	34.0	16.0	76.9
1992	512	31.0	16.5	71.7
1993	474	28.0	16.9	74.5
1994	476	29.0	16.4	73.5
1995	527	32.0	16.5	74
1996	527	32.0	16.5	74
1997	544	34.0	16.0	75
1998	554	34.0	16.3	82.7
1999	584	35.0	16.7	86
2000	503	36.0	14.0	92.2
2001	454	31.0	14.6	91.6
2002	486	30.0	16.2	88.5
2003	486	30.0	16.2	88.5
2004	470	34.0	13.8	81.9
2005	499	35.0	14.3	84.8
2006	607	39.0	15.6	81.1
2007	527	39.0	13.5	80.6
2008	453	41.0	11.0	83
2009	422	39.1	10.8	82.1
2010	492	38.0	12.9	86.5
2011	531	44.0	12.0	84
2012	547	48.0	11.3	81.5
2013	564	44.0	12.8	82.1
2014	620	47.0	13.1	85
2015	579	47.0	12.3	82.7
2016	575	48.0	11.9	76
2017	568	44.0	12.9	78.2
2018	523	36.0	14.5	79.9
2019	473	33.0	14.3	77.6
2020	400	29.0	13.7	76.8
2021	352	25.0	14.0	78.4
2022	352	24.0	14.6	81
2023	407	23.0	17.6	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brentwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	31.0	19.2	60.1
1989	553	33.0	16.7	70.3
1990	550	32.0	17.1	74.2
1991	545	34.0	16.0	76.9
1992	512	31.0	16.5	71.7
1993	474	28.0	16.9	74.5
1994	476	29.0	16.4	73.5
1995	527	32.0	16.5	74
1996	527	32.0	16.5	74
1997	544	34.0	16.0	75
1998	554	34.0	16.3	82.7
1999	584	35.0	16.7	86
2000	503	36.0	14.0	92.2
2001	454	31.0	14.6	91.6
2002	486	30.0	16.2	88.5
2003	486	30.0	16.2	88.5
2004	470	34.0	13.8	81.9
2005	499	35.0	14.3	84.8
2006	607	39.0	15.6	81.1
2007	527	39.0	13.5	80.6
2008	453	41.0	11.0	83
2009	422	39.1	10.8	82.1
2010	492	38.0	12.9	86.5
2011	531	44.0	12.0	84
2012	547	48.0	11.3	81.5
2013	564	44.0	12.8	82.1
2014	620	47.0	13.1	85
2015	579	47.0	12.3	82.7
2016	575	48.0	11.9	76
2017	568	44.0	12.9	78.2
2018	523	36.0	14.5	79.9
2019	473	33.0	14.3	77.6
2020	400	29.0	13.7	76.8
2021	352	25.0	14.0	78.4
2022	352	24.0	14.6	81
2023	407	23.0	17.6	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brentwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$741 (9.6%)	$6,955 (90.4%)	$7,696
2019	$1,122 (13.8%)	$7,038 (86.3%)	$8,160
2020	$1,069 (11.5%)	$8,188 (88.5%)	$9,256
2021	$1,532 (15.5%)	$8,366 (84.5%)	$9,898
2022	$1,809 (18.3%)	$8,055 (81.7%)	$9,864
2023	$2,608 (23.4%)	$8,560 (76.7%)	$11,167

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brentwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1648^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1995^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood Elementary School)	49	49
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Elementary School)	57	40	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood Elementary School)	38	31	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Elementary School)	50	34	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	58	54	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood Elementary School)	39	45	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	51	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Elementary School)	35	27	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Brentwood Elementary School)	49	30	19%
5th Grade Science (Escambia)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	407	14%
African American	230	225	2.2%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	38	40	5.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	150	106	29.3%
Two or More Races	43	29	32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	86%	8.4%

Schools Near Brentwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4820 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6800	407	23	17.6	86.0%	106 (26.0%)	225 (55.3%)	40 (9.8%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.1%)	16.8	1983^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.5	1995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.9%	12	34.0	34.0	34.0	30.0	47.0	37.0	35.0	$11,167	$2,608	$8,560
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Massachusetts Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6969	379	23	16.4	90.8%	21 (5.5%)	312 (82.3%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.9%)	16	2007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%		5.6	2194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	187	29.0	31.0	36.0	32.0	44.0	38.0	38.0	$12,365	$3,799	$8,567
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	466	32	14.5	92.7%	37 (7.9%)	362 (77.7%)	29 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	21.2	1875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%		19	1935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	60	34.0	21.0	39.0	36.0	34.0	61.0	47.0	$12,649	$3,593	$9,056
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	491	30	16.3	74.9%	35 (7.1%)	277 (56.4%)	121 (24.6%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.5%)	24 (4.9%)	9.3	2168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.6	2123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%	45	15.0	22.0	30.0	33.0	37.0	19.0	39.0	$12,583	$3,638	$8,947
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	302	21	14.3	91.1%	17 (5.6%)	242 (80.1%)	24 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	12.6	2097^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.8	2134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	37	37.0	18.0	46.0	42.0	23.0	12.0	31.0	$15,080	$4,708	$10,372
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Lanier Dr	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5610	453	30	15.1	82.1%	103 (22.7%)	284 (62.7%)	29 (6.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.6%)	42.4	1283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.1%		32.5	1543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%	260	56.0	50.0	50.0	39.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	$12,816	$2,914	$9,902
Cordova Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Semur Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6830	637	38	16.7	43.0%	416 (65.3%)	127 (19.9%)	41 (6.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	79.4	429^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.0%		82.6	350^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.4%	79	70.0	66.0	69.0	76.0	68.0	63.0	71.0	$9,463	$1,372	$8,092
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	514	35	14.6	44.2%	265 (51.6%)	130 (25.3%)	54 (10.5%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.3%)	90.5	158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.4	260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	102	91.0	80.0	69.0	91.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	$11,218	$1,536	$9,683
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	470	37	12.7	89.8%	41 (8.7%)	343 (73.0%)	43 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.6	2159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	51	29.0	32.0	34.0	24.0	20.0	42.0	41.0	$15,318	$4,923	$10,395
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Cherokee Trl	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7421	511	28	18.2	84.5%	148 (29.0%)	267 (52.3%)	40 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	47 (9.2%)	31.3	1586^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.7%		29.4	1629^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.3%	43	51.0	30.0	41.0	42.0	31.0	45.0	61.0	$11,024	$2,660	$8,364

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Brentwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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Escambia

How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Brentwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brentwood Elementary School?

Students at Brentwood Elementary School are 55% African American, 26% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

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