- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Escambia Westgate Center
Federal NCES profile for Escambia Westgate Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051002431
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escambia Westgate Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Escambia Westgate Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia Westgate Center ranks #14 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Escambia Westgate Center shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120051002431 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 4.2:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Escambia Westgate Center shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Escambia Westgate Center 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 127
Escambia Westgate Center
127 students
What this shows Escambia Westgate Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escambia Westgate Center compares
Escambia Westgate Center is a shrinking 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Escambia Westgate Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escambia Westgate Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escambia Westgate Center'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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Escambia Westgate Center
How many students attend Escambia Westgate Center?
Escambia Westgate Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia Westgate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia Westgate Center is 4.2:1, which is 76% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escambia Westgate Center?
46.1% of students at Escambia Westgate Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escambia Westgate Center?
The largest demographic group at Escambia Westgate Center is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escambia Westgate Center?
Escambia Westgate Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Escambia Westgate Center rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia Westgate Center ranks #14 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 Westgate Center, 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.