What grades does O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the PENSACOLA area.

Where is O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in PENSACOLA, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 12.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in PENSACOLA, FL?

Schools in PENSACOLA include O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the PENSACOLA area.

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O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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PENSACOLA, FL 32503

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Nov

Wed

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

288

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

ESCAMBIA

Econ. Disadvantaged

90.6%

Phone

(850)595-6975

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

34.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1

Better than average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,299

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,040

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,148

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 37%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

11.6%

Uninsured residents

9.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,231

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,829

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,412 (41%)

Other Health Impairment

907 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

841 (14%)

Autism

779 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

325 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

93 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

344

Current enrollment

Declining(-28% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Friday No School - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Friday No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Escambia County School District	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Escambia County School District	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Escambia County School District	Holiday	—