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ESCAMBIA

Florida · Public School District
69
Schools
37,803
Students
$12,829
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
59.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ESCAMBIA is a public school district in Florida serving 37,803 students across 69 schools. It includes 35 elementary, 10 middle, 15 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,829 is below the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (69)
Elementary Schools35 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,829-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
39%
State
40.7%
Local (property tax)
38.7%
Federal
20.6%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
69
Schools
37,803
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 69 schools including 5 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ESCAMBIA?
ESCAMBIA has 69 public schools, serving a total of 37,803 students.
What is the graduation rate for ESCAMBIA?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ESCAMBIA spend per student?
ESCAMBIA spends $12,829 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ESCAMBIA?
60% of students in ESCAMBIA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ESCAMBIA?
Yes — 5 of the 69 schools in ESCAMBIA are charter schools.
What grade levels does ESCAMBIA serve?
ESCAMBIA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ESCAMBIA?
The median opportunity score across schools in ESCAMBIA is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.