- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Montclair Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montclair Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051000801
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclair Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #18 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclair Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair Elementary School ranks #18 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Montclair Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 120051000801 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.8:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Montclair Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Montclair 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 363
Montclair Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Montclair Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montclair Elementary School compares
Montclair 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.4%
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
White 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Montclair Elementary School is less 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 Montclair 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montclair 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montclair Elementary School
How many students attend Montclair Elementary School?
Montclair Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Montclair Elementary School?
88.4% of students at Montclair Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclair Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montclair Elementary School is African American at 78.5% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclair Elementary School?
Montclair 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 Montclair Elementary School rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair Elementary School ranks #18 of 39 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 schools in Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Montclair 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.