- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Escambia County Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Escambia County Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051009008
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escambia County Acceleration Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 51.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County Acceleration Academy ranks #8 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Escambia County Acceleration Academy grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+101.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 120051009008 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 51.3:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Escambia County Acceleration Academy grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+101.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Escambia County Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school 205
Escambia County Acceleration Academy
205 students
What this shows Escambia County Acceleration Academy reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escambia County Acceleration Academy compares
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51.3:1 | ▲ 188% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51.3:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Escambia County Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escambia County Acceleration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escambia County Acceleration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escambia County Acceleration Academy
How many students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has 205 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Acceleration Academy is 51.3:1, which is 188% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 227% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
64.5% of students at Escambia County Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Escambia County Acceleration Academy is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Escambia County Acceleration Academy rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County Acceleration Academy ranks #8 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Escambia County Acceleration Academy, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.