Enrollment
165
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120024000299
Baker/Head Start — Punta Gorda, FL
Federal NCES profile for Baker/Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+73% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Baker/Head Start reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 99% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Florida average and 61% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charlotte spends $13,776 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.0% from local sources (property taxes), 16.4% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baker/Head Start compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 73% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
— 73% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,776
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
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.
Overview
Enrollment 165 Top 15% in Florida — larger than 85% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 31.6:1 +73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.5% +61% vs state
NCES ID 120024000299
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Baker/Head Start.
$13,776
Per student
+8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in PUNTA GORDA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker/Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker/Head Start is 31.6:1, which is 73% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PUNTA GORDA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker/Head Start?
Baker/Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.