Enrollment
184
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, FL
T. R. Jackson Prek Center
Federal NCES profile for T. R. Jackson Prek Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001822
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. R. Jackson Prek Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T. R. Jackson Prek Center has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. R. Jackson Prek Center ranks #4 of 12 schools in Milton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T. R. Jackson Prek Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at T. R. Jackson Prek Center
T. R. Jackson Prek Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milton, Florida, enrolling 184 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 T. R. Jackson Prek Center.
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 T. R. Jackson Prek Center compares
T. R. Jackson Prek Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 87% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 58.7%
Two or More 17.9%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, T. R. Jackson Prek Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Rosa, which includes T. R. Jackson Prek Center.
$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 T. R. Jackson Prek Center 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. R. Jackson Prek Center'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 other 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 (~184 students)
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Frequently asked questions about T. R. Jackson Prek Center
How many students attend T. R. Jackson Prek Center?
T. R. Jackson Prek Center has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. R. Jackson Prek Center?
The student-teacher ratio at T. R. Jackson Prek Center is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. R. Jackson Prek Center?
97.0% of students at T. R. Jackson Prek Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. R. Jackson Prek Center?
The largest demographic group at T. R. Jackson Prek Center is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Milton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. R. Jackson Prek Center?
T. R. Jackson Prek Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T. R. Jackson Prek Center rank among schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, T. R. Jackson Prek Center ranks #4 of 12 schools in Milton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milton on the city page.
Is T. R. Jackson Prek Center a good school?
T. R. Jackson Prek Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 T. R. Jackson Prek Center, 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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