- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Pace Center for Girls
Federal NCES profile for Pace Center for Girls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120081008654
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Center for Girls earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Center for Girls has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center for Girls ranks #2 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Pace Center for Girls shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-41.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120081008654 · Spring Hill, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 5:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Pace Center for Girls shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-41.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pace Center for Girls in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school 20
Pace Center for Girls
20 students
What this shows Pace Center for Girls reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Center for Girls compares
Pace Center for Girls 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Pace Center for Girls is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Center for Girls Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Center for Girls's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~20 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Center for Girls
How many students attend Pace Center for Girls?
Pace Center for Girls has 20 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls is 5:1, which is 72% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% 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 Pace Center for Girls?
97.7% of students at Pace Center for Girls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Center for Girls?
The largest demographic group at Pace Center for Girls is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Center for Girls?
Pace Center for Girls has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pace Center for Girls rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center for Girls ranks #2 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Pace Center for Girls, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.