Enrollment
18
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120060007756
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program — Quincy, FL
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 98
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 97% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gadsden spends $13,737 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 34.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.5:1 | ▼ 97% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
0.5:1
students per teacher
— 97% below state mean
Top 0% in Florida — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,737
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 3% in Florida — larger than 97% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 0.5:1 -97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 120060007756
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program.
$13,737
Per student
+8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Quincy
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
George W. Munroe Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Crossroad Academy
Standard public school
555 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Stewart Street Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Greensboro Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
121 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Head Start Program
Standard public school
34 students 32:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program
How many students attend Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program?
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program has 18 students enrolled. It is a other school in QUINCY, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program is 0.5:1, which is 97% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 97% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program is African American at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in QUINCY, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program?
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.