Enrollment
257
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pensacola, FL
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120051003705Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.7% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students) and Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) alongside Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy compares
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pensacola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
84.7% of students at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is African American at 82.1% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pensacola on the city page.
Is Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy a good school?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Jackie Harris Preparatory 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.
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