- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Pathways Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036000366
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Academy ranks #8 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pathways Academy shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120036000366 · Lake City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 11.8:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Pathways Academy shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pathways Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- This school 94
Pathways Academy
94 students
What this shows Pathways Academy reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Academy compares
Pathways Academy 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,472
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 + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 37.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Pathways Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathways Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Academy
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has 94 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy is 11.8:1, which is 34% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% 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 Pathways Academy?
75.9% of students at Pathways Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Academy is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pathways Academy rank among schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Academy ranks #8 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Pathways Academy, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.