- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
The Pace Program grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120033003338 · Immokalee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 9:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
The Pace Program grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Pace Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 54
The Pace Program
54 students
What this shows The Pace Program reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Pace Program compares
The Pace Program is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.