- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pensacola, FL
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jim C. Bailey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120051002994
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim C. Bailey Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim C. Bailey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim C. Bailey Middle School ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Jim C. Bailey Middle School shrank from 1,159 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 120051002994 · Pensacola, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Jim C. Bailey Middle School shrank from 1,159 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jim C. Bailey 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
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
948 students
What this shows Jim C. Bailey Middle School reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim C. Bailey Middle School compares
Jim C. Bailey 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Jim C. Bailey 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 Jim C. Bailey 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 | 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 C. Bailey 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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim C. Bailey Middle School
How many students attend Jim C. Bailey Middle School?
Jim C. Bailey Middle School has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim C. Bailey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim C. Bailey Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 C. Bailey Middle School?
55.0% of students at Jim C. Bailey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim C. Bailey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jim C. Bailey Middle School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim C. Bailey Middle School?
Jim C. Bailey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 C. Bailey Middle School rank among middle schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim C. Bailey Middle School ranks #5 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 Jim C. Bailey 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.