Enrollment
676
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pace, FL
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for S. S. Dixon Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120165002959
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pace · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S. S. Dixon Intermediate School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pace, Florida, enrolling 676 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 88% of Florida schools and 31% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 676 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 555 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside S. S. Dixon Intermediate School.
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 S. S. Dixon Intermediate School compares
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$9,674
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Rosa, which includes S. S. Dixon Intermediate School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 S. S. Dixon Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. S. Dixon Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~676 students)
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Frequently asked questions about S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
How many students attend S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pace, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
30.5% of students at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Pace, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S. S. Dixon Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pace?
By Resource Investment Index, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School ranks #1 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.
Is S. S. Dixon Intermediate School a good school?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides S. S. Dixon Intermediate 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.
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