- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
T. R. Jackson Prek Center shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120165001822 · Milton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 23:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
T. R. Jackson Prek Center shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
T. R. Jackson Prek Center 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 184
T. R. Jackson Prek Center
184 students
What this shows T. R. Jackson Prek Center reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. R. Jackson Prek Center compares
T. R. Jackson Prek Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,316
- 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 (~184 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.