- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120051003705 · Pensacola, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
257 enr · 23.4:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jackie Harris Preparatory 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 257
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
257 students
What this shows Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy compares
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.