- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Baker/Head Start held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120024000299 · Punta Gorda, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 33:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Baker/Head Start held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Baker/Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school 165
Baker/Head Start
165 students
What this shows Baker/Head Start reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker/Head Start compares
Baker/Head Start held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
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
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,730
- 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
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 (~165 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.