Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is an elementary public charter school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 203 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy stands out from nearby schools like Bellview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School, and Reinhardt Holm Elementary School in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (86.7%) compared to the 14.37% to 62.69% range at nearby schools. Additionally, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45% to 52.7%, which is much higher than the 22.6% to 44.7% range at nearby schools. The school also consistently performs below the Escambia District and Florida state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.

Despite having a higher per-student spending range of $7,107 to $9,200 compared to nearby schools, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 2003 and 2239 out of approximately 2,200 schools over the past decade. This combination of high poverty, racial disparity, chronic absenteeism, and low academic performance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the school's performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 8190 Pensacola Blvd
       Pensacola, FL  32534


(850) 432-2273

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
2129th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,200 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.7%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.7%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is 18.4. 33 elementary schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is $9,200. 32 elementary schools in the Escambia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.66 566th 1688 66.5%
2007 54.75 852nd 1786 52.3%
2008 45.04 1045th 1789 41.6%
2009 65.78 641st 1847 65.3%
2010 68.43 609th 1919 68.3%
2011 29.43 1510th 1985 23.9%
2012 3.68 1962nd 1984 1.1%
2013 2.92 2006th 2029 1.1%
2014 7.32 2003rd 2064 3.0%
2016 2.19 2076th 2087 0.5%
2017 7.31 2037th 2112 3.6%
2018 3.31 2091st 2118 1.3%
2019 4.47 2137th 2182 2.1%
2021 1.77 2239th 2247 0.4%
2022 1.41 2211th 2219 0.4%
2023 3.52 2216th 2240 1.1%
2024 10.83 2129th 2256 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 5 151 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 5 151 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 6 150 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 6 153 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 6 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 3 177 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2008 1 199 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 0 205 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 0 181 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 183
2011 0 219 1 2 0 0 0 0 222
2012 0 193 1 2 0 0 0 0 196
2013 0 168 1 2 0 0 0 0 171
2014 1 192 0 3 0 0 1 0 197
2015 0 178 0 3 0 0 1 0 182
2016 0 207 0 6 0 0 0 0 213
2017 0 203 0 5 0 0 1 0 209
2018 4 234 0 4 1 0 1 0 244
2019 0 220 0 7 0 0 5 0 232
2020 3 204 0 12 0 0 4 0 223
2021 4 164 0 14 0 0 4 0 186
2022 5 177 0 20 0 0 3 0 205
2023 2 176 0 21 0 0 4 0 203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 160 0.0 n/a 85
2003 160 0.0 n/a 85
2004 158 7.0 22.6 83.5
2005 160 9.0 17.8 90
2006 192 n/a n/a 86.5
2007 180 7.0 25.7 82.2
2008 200 12.5 16.0 79.5
2009 205 11.5 17.8 85.9
2010 183 11.5 15.9 89
2011 222 14.0 15.8 88.7
2012 196 12.0 16.3 83.7
2013 171 6.0 28.5 90.6
2014 197 12.0 16.4 92.4
2015 182 14.0 13.0 87.9
2016 213 10.0 21.3 82.6
2017 209 14.0 14.9 84.7
2018 244 16.0 15.2 83.2
2019 232 14.0 16.5 82.8
2020 223 12.0 18.5 79.8
2021 186 11.0 16.9 82.3
2022 205 11.0 18.6 82.9
2023 203 11.0 18.4 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 160 0.0 n/a 85
2003 160 0.0 n/a 85
2004 158 7.0 22.6 83.5
2005 160 9.0 17.8 90
2006 192 n/a n/a 86.5
2007 180 7.0 25.7 82.2
2008 200 12.5 16.0 79.5
2009 205 11.5 17.8 85.9
2010 183 11.5 15.9 89
2011 222 14.0 15.8 88.7
2012 196 12.0 16.3 83.7
2013 171 6.0 28.5 90.6
2014 197 12.0 16.4 92.4
2015 182 14.0 13.0 87.9
2016 213 10.0 21.3 82.6
2017 209 14.0 14.9 84.7
2018 244 16.0 15.2 83.2
2019 232 14.0 16.5 82.8
2020 223 12.0 18.5 79.8
2021 186 11.0 16.9 82.3
2022 205 11.0 18.6 82.9
2023 203 11.0 18.4 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $5,589 (100.0%) $5,589
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,802 (100.0%) $7,802
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,110 (100.0%) $6,110
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,107 (100.0%) $7,107
2022 $00 (0.0%) $7,362 (100.0%) $7,362
2023 $00 (0.0%) $9,200 (100.0%) $9,200

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2137th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2216th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)139
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)2515
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)2516
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5854
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)2719
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5149
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)284
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5543
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy)155
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Escambia)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232203
 12.5%
African American220176
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic721
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%86.2%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy

Students at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy are 87% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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