- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pace, FL
S. S. Dixon Primary School
Federal NCES profile for S. S. Dixon Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001828
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. S. Dixon Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pace · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
S. S. Dixon Primary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. S. Dixon Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-205 students YoY
S. S. Dixon Primary School shrank from 834 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-24.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-205 students YoY 120165001828 · Pace, FL Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 10.9:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
S. S. Dixon Primary School shrank from 834 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-24.6%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
S. S. Dixon Primary 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 611
S. S. Dixon Primary School
611 students
What this shows S. S. Dixon Primary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. S. Dixon Primary School compares
S. S. Dixon Primary School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, S. S. Dixon Primary School is less mixed than 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 S. S. Dixon Primary 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 | 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. S. Dixon Primary 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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about S. S. Dixon Primary School
How many students attend S. S. Dixon Primary School?
S. S. Dixon Primary School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), down 205.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Primary School is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Primary School?
32.6% of students at S. S. Dixon Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at S. S. Dixon Primary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Pace, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. S. Dixon Primary School?
S. S. Dixon Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 S. S. Dixon Primary School rank among public schools in Pace?
By Resource Investment Index, S. S. Dixon Primary School ranks #2 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 S. S. Dixon Primary 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.