S. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/ssdi/

676 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

S.S. Dixon Intermediate School, located in Pace, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Santa Rosa County School District. The school is specifically designed to support students in the intermediate grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education. By focusing on this developmental stage, the school aims to foster academic growth, social responsibility, and a structured learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

As a part of the Santa Rosa County school system, the institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence. The school’s facilities and curriculum are aligned with district standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that includes core subjects, character development, and extracurricular opportunities. For families moving to or residing in the Pace area, S.S. Dixon Intermediate is recognized for its commitment to student success and its role in maintaining the high educational standards associated with the local school district.

676

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	64
Black	24
Asian	15
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
514 (76.0%)
Hispanic
64 (9.5%)
Two or More
57 (8.4%)
Black
24 (3.6%)
Asian
15 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)995-3650
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/ssdi/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 239

Grade 4 224

Grade 5 213

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	239
Grade 4	224
Grade 5	213

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S. S. DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	47.9%
Male	352	52.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th