- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
Gadsden Central Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060003584
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden Central Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden Central Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Central Academy ranks #3 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gadsden Central Academy grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+19.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120060003584 · Quincy, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 5:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
Gadsden Central Academy grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+19.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gadsden Central 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 10
Gadsden Central Academy
10 students
What this shows Gadsden Central Academy reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden Central Academy compares
Gadsden Central 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 72% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 120.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Gadsden Central 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 Gadsden Central 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden Central 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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Central Academy
How many students attend Gadsden Central Academy?
Gadsden Central Academy has 10 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Quincy, FL. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Central Academy is 5:1, which is 72% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% 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 Gadsden Central Academy?
90.5% of students at Gadsden Central Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Central Academy is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Central Academy?
Gadsden Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Gadsden Central Academy rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Central Academy ranks #3 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 Gadsden Central 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.