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Hellen Caro Elementary School

12551 MEADSON RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32506

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 337 of 2164 in Florida

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Hellen Caro Elementary School

12551 MEADSON RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32506

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 337 of 2164 in Florida

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About Hellen Caro Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 66% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
529
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 66.73%
Asian 1.51%
Hispanic 11.91%
Black 9.26%
Two+ Races 10.4%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
66.73%
Asian
1.51%
Hispanic
11.91%
Black
9.26%
Two+ Races
10.4%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 529
48.39%
256 Female
51.61%
273 Male

Student Population

529 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hellen Caro Elementary School Contact Information

Address

12551 MEADSON RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32506

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Phone

(850) 492-0531

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Caro Elementary School in Pensacola received the highest 30% rating statewide in Florida for 2025-26, with 69% proficiency in mathematics and 66% proficiency in reading. The positive student-teacher ratio of 15:1 at the institution helps promote individualized instruction, and Principal Amy Hicks has plans for a new academic year that includes enhanced gifted education and Kindergarten enrollment.

FAQ

Q1. How is Hellen Caro Elementary unique among elementary schools in Pensacola?

Ans. Hellen Caro Elementary provides a combination of the 15:1 teacher-student ratio and top 30% performance rate throughout the state of Florida, putting it among the top elementary campuses both academically and staff-wise in Escambia County.

Q2. Does Hellen Caro Elementary have any gifted and talented programs?

Ans. Yes, Hellen Caro Elementary provides its students with gifted and talented educational opportunities as part of the programs run by Escambia County Public Schools, accessible to qualified students within the district.

Q3. Why is southwest Pensacola considered a convenient location for Hellen Caro Elementary?

Ans. The southwest Pensacola area of Hellen Caro Elementary offers easy access to and from different residential areas, as well as from several key roads servicing the community.

Q4. How does Hellen Caro Elementary notify parents about any changes?

Ans. Parents of the Hellen Caro Elementary students will receive relevant information regarding their children via the parent portal provided by Escambia County Public Schools.

Q5. What kind of counseling services do they provide in Hellen Caro Elementary?

Ans. There are two full-time school counselors working at Hellen Caro Elementary School to cater to the academic and psychological needs of students enrolled at this school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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