Enrollment
40
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+125% 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
What stands out at Pace Center for Girls Inc.
Pace Center for Girls Inc. is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 125% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.3% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Florida schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Pace Center for Girls Inc..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pace Center for Girls Inc. compares
Pace Center for Girls Inc. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Pace Center for Girls Inc..
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
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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 an alternative 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 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. 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.
Is Pace Center for Girls Inc. a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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