- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Pace Center for Girls Inc.
Federal NCES profile for Pace Center for Girls Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126003733
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Center for Girls Inc. earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for Florida
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Center for Girls Inc. has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center for Girls Inc. ranks #9 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pace Center for Girls Inc. grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120126003733 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 40:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Pace Center for Girls Inc. grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pace Center for Girls Inc. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 40
Pace Center for Girls Inc.
40 students
What this shows Pace Center for Girls Inc. reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Center for Girls Inc. compares
Pace Center for Girls Inc. is a growing 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 | 40:1 | ▲ 125% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
40:1
students per teacher
- 125% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,180
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 32.5%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Pace Center for Girls Inc. is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Center for Girls Inc. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Center for Girls Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~40 students)
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 an alternative school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls Inc. is 40:1, which is 125% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
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 (typical 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 Inc. rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center for Girls Inc. ranks #9 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Pace Center for Girls Inc., Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.