- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Carter Parramore Academy grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+27.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120060000860 · Quincy, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 4.6:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
Carter Parramore Academy grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+27.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Carter Parramore Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden County
Gadsden County High School
1,086 students
- George W. Munr
George W. Munroe Elementary School
575 students
- Havana Magnet
Havana Magnet School
558 students
- Crossroad Acad
Crossroad Academy
555 students
- Stewart Street
Stewart Street Elementary School
453 students
- This school 32
Carter Parramore Academy
32 students
What this shows Carter Parramore Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter Parramore Academy compares
Carter Parramore Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Gadsden reports $13,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.