Enrollment
32
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
Carter Parramore Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carter Parramore Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060000860
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter Parramore Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter Parramore Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Parramore Academy ranks #1 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carter Parramore Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carter Parramore Academy
Carter Parramore Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 32 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, Carter Parramore Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Florida schools and 74% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.3% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Florida schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 32 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Gadsden spends $13,468 per pupil, 21% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 32 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students) and George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students) alongside Carter Parramore Academy.
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 Carter Parramore Academy compares
Carter Parramore Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 83% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 32 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 146.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 93.8%
White 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Carter Parramore Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes Carter Parramore Academy.
$13,468
Per student
+21%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 34.3%
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 Carter Parramore Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter Parramore Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carter Parramore Academy
How many students attend Carter Parramore Academy?
Carter Parramore Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Quincy, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Parramore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter Parramore Academy is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter Parramore Academy?
95.3% of students at Carter Parramore Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter Parramore Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carter Parramore Academy is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter Parramore Academy?
Carter Parramore Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carter Parramore Academy rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Parramore Academy ranks #1 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Quincy on the city page.
Is Carter Parramore Academy a good school?
Carter Parramore Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less 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 Gadsden?
Besides Carter Parramore Academy, Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students), George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students), and Havana Magnet School (558 students). See the Gadsden district page for the complete list.
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