Enrollment
34
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
Head Start Program
Federal NCES profile for Head Start Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060003709
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Head Start Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Head Start Program has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start Program ranks #10 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Head Start Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Head Start Program
Head Start Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 91% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Florida schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
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 Head Start Program.
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 Head Start Program compares
Head Start Program on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 91% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
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
- 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 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Head Start Program is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes Head Start Program.
$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 Head Start Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Head Start Program'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 (~34 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Head Start Program
How many students attend Head Start Program?
Head Start Program has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Start Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Start Program is 34:1, which is 91% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Head Start Program?
65.6% of students at Head Start Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head Start Program?
The largest demographic group at Head Start Program is African American at 97.1% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head Start Program?
Head Start Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Head Start Program rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start Program ranks #10 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 Head Start Program a good school?
Head Start Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Head Start Program, 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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