- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060000853
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120060000853 · Quincy, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 10.1:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School 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 121
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
121 students
What this shows Gadsden Elementary Magnet School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden Elementary Magnet School compares
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% 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 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 5.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden reports $13,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden Elementary Magnet School'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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, FL. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is 10.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% 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 Elementary Magnet School?
72.7% of students at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School 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 Gadsden Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School 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 Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, 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.