Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. A. Weis 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. A. Weis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C. A. Weis Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
C. A. Weis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. A. Weis Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#3154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
38%
Black
78%
21%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. A. Weis Elementary School's ranking?
C. A. Weis Elementary School is ranked #3154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. A. Weis Elementary School often compared to?
C. A. Weis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair Elementary School, O. J. Semmes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. A. Weis Elementary School?
538 students attend C. A. Weis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of C. A. Weis Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. A. Weis Elementary School?
C. A. Weis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. A. Weis Elementary School offer ?
C. A. Weis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. A. Weis Elementary School part of?
C. A. Weis Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is C. A. Weis Elementary School located?
C. A. Weis Elementary School is located in the Pinecrest neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.
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