- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Pace Program
Federal NCES profile for Pace Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051003057
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Program earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Program has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Program ranks #3 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pace Program shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120051003057 · Pensacola, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Pace Program shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pace Program 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 57
Pace Program
57 students
What this shows Pace Program reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Program compares
Pace Program 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 57 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 42.1%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pace Program is more 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 Pace Program 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 Pace Program'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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Program
How many students attend Pace Program?
Pace Program has 57 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Program is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 Program?
100.0% of students at Pace Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Program?
The largest demographic group at Pace Program is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Program?
Pace Program has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pace Program rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Program ranks #3 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 Pace Program, 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.