- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cantonment, FL
Jim Allen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jim Allen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051000774
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Allen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cantonment · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Allen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Allen Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Jim Allen Elementary School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120051000774 · Cantonment, FL Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 14.4:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Jim Allen Elementary School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jim Allen Elementary 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 648
Jim Allen Elementary School
648 students
What this shows Jim Allen Elementary School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Allen Elementary School compares
Jim Allen Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Jim Allen Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Jim Allen Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Jim Allen Elementary 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 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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Allen Elementary School
How many students attend Jim Allen Elementary School?
Jim Allen Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cantonment, FL. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Allen Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Jim Allen Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Jim Allen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Allen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jim Allen Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Cantonment, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Allen Elementary School?
Jim Allen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jim Allen Elementary School rank among public schools in Cantonment?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Allen Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Jim Allen Elementary 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.