Enrollment
165
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Punta Gorda, FL
Baker/Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Baker/Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024000299
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker/Head Start earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Florida
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker/Head Start has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker/Head Start ranks #3 of 3 schools in Punta Gorda, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baker/Head Start compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baker/Head Start
Baker/Head Start is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Punta Gorda, Florida, enrolling 165 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 85% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.5% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students) and Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students) alongside Baker/Head Start.
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 Baker/Head Start compares
Baker/Head Start on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 85% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,716
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
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Baker/Head Start is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Baker/Head Start.
$11,716
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 16.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Baker/Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker/Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~165 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baker/Head Start
How many students attend Baker/Head Start?
Baker/Head Start has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Punta Gorda, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker/Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker/Head Start is 33:1, which is 85% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baker/Head Start?
83.5% of students at Baker/Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker/Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Baker/Head Start is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Punta Gorda, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker/Head Start?
Baker/Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Baker/Head Start rank among schools in Punta Gorda?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker/Head Start ranks #3 of 3 schools in Punta Gorda, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Punta Gorda on the city page.
Is Baker/Head Start a good school?
Baker/Head Start earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also more 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 Charlotte?
Besides Baker/Head Start, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.
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