- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, FL
James a. Shanks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James a. Shanks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120060000859
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a. Shanks Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James a. Shanks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Shanks Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
James a. Shanks Middle School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120060000859 · Quincy, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 14.5:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
James a. Shanks Middle School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James a. Shanks Middle 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 434
James a. Shanks Middle School
434 students
What this shows James a. Shanks Middle School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a. Shanks Middle School compares
James a. Shanks Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
White 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, James a. Shanks Middle School 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 James a. Shanks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a. Shanks Middle 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 elementary 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about James a. Shanks Middle School
How many students attend James a. Shanks Middle School?
James a. Shanks Middle School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, FL. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a. Shanks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a. Shanks Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 James a. Shanks Middle School?
88.7% of students at James a. Shanks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a. Shanks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James a. Shanks Middle School is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a. Shanks Middle School?
James a. Shanks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James a. Shanks Middle School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Shanks Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public 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 public schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden?
Besides James a. Shanks Middle 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.