- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pensacola, FL
J. H. Workman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J. H. Workman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051000819
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. H. Workman Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J. H. Workman Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. H. Workman Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
J. H. Workman Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120051000819 · Pensacola, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
J. H. Workman Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J. H. Workman Middle School 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 602
J. H. Workman Middle School
602 students
What this shows J. H. Workman Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. H. Workman Middle School compares
J. H. Workman Middle School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 17.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, J. H. Workman Middle School 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 J. H. Workman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. H. Workman Middle School'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 middle 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. H. Workman Middle School
How many students attend J. H. Workman Middle School?
J. H. Workman Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. H. Workman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. H. Workman Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 J. H. Workman Middle School?
68.2% of students at J. H. Workman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. H. Workman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J. H. Workman Middle School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. H. Workman Middle School?
J. H. Workman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. H. Workman Middle School rank among middle schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, J. H. Workman Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides J. H. Workman Middle School, 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.