Enrollment
121
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gadsden Elementary Magnet School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 121 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is leaner than roughly 93% of Florida schools and 43% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
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 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 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.
Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students) and George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students) alongside Gadsden Elementary Magnet School.
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 Gadsden Elementary Magnet School compares
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,468
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes Gadsden Elementary Magnet School.
$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 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
- 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Gadsden Elementary Magnet School a good school?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 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.
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