How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desoto | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arcadia, Florida | Quincy, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 4,582 | 4,616 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.8:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desoto | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,385 | $13,871 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.1% | 34.3% |
| State Revenue | 47.5% | 46.2% |
| Local Revenue | 24.4% | 19.5% |
Desoto
Federal State Local
Gadsden
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desoto | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.7% | 3.2% |
| African American | 21.2% | 78.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.0% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 1.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 78.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desoto | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 694:1 | 291:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.2% | 43.2% |
School Types
Desoto
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Gadsden
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.