- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Head Start Program held near 31 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120060003709 · Quincy, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 34:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
Head Start Program held near 31 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Head Start Program 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 34
Head Start Program
34 students
What this shows Head Start Program reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Head Start Program compares
Head Start Program 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,871
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Gadsden reports $13,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~34 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, 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 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.
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.