- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pace, FL
Pea Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pea Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165002097
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pea Ridge Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pace · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pea Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Pea Ridge Elementary School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120165002097 · Pace, FL Other · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 14.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Pea Ridge Elementary School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pea Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 846
Pea Ridge Elementary School
846 students
What this shows Pea Ridge Elementary School reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pea Ridge Elementary School compares
Pea Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$10,065
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 846 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Pea Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pea Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pea Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pea Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Pea Ridge Elementary School?
Pea Ridge Elementary School has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Pea Ridge Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Pea Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pea Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pea Ridge Elementary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Pace, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pea Ridge Elementary School?
Pea Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pea Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Pace?
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pace on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Pea Ridge Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.