Enrollment
40
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120126003733
Pace Center for Girls Inc. — Ocala, FL
Federal NCES profile for Pace Center for Girls Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pace Center for Girls Inc. compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pace Center for Girls Inc. reports 40 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 126% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Florida average and 61% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pace Center for Girls Inc. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36:1 | ▲ 97% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 60% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
36:1
students per teacher
— 97% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 40 Top 6% in Florida — larger than 94% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 36:1 +97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.3% +60% vs state
NCES ID 120126003733
Student demographics
White 32.5%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Pace Center for Girls Inc..
$11,790
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
Similar other schools in Ocala
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1,010 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Saddlewood Elementary School
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1,007 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
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908 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pace Center for Girls Inc.
How many students attend Pace Center for Girls Inc.?
Pace Center for Girls Inc. has 40 students enrolled. It is a other school in OCALA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls Inc. is 36:1, which is 97% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pace Center for Girls Inc.?
83.3% of students at Pace Center for Girls Inc. 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 Inc.?
The largest demographic group at Pace Center for Girls Inc. is White at 32.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in OCALA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Center for Girls Inc.?
Pace Center for Girls Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.