Enrollment
54
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Immokalee, FL
The Pace Program
Federal NCES profile for The Pace Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033003338
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Pace Program earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Pace Program has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Pace Program ranks #1 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Pace Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Pace Program
The Pace Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Immokalee, Florida, enrolling 54 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, The Pace Program is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 49% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 97.9% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside The Pace Program.
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 The Pace Program compares
The Pace Program on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, The Pace Program is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes The Pace Program.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 The Pace Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Pace Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Pace Program
How many students attend The Pace Program?
The Pace Program has 54 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Immokalee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pace Program?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pace Program is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% 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 The Pace Program?
97.9% of students at The Pace Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Pace Program?
The largest demographic group at The Pace Program is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Pace Program?
The Pace Program has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Pace Program rank among schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, The Pace Program ranks #1 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Immokalee on the city page.
Is The Pace Program a good school?
The Pace Program earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Collier?
Besides The Pace Program, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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