Enrollment
51
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120111000788
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center — Tallahassee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center reports 51 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 113% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 145% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Florida average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 51 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Leon spends $12,011 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.6% from local sources (property taxes), 39.3% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 113% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 7% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
39:1
students per teacher
— 113% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,011
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 51 Top 7% in Florida — larger than 93% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 39:1 +113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.1% +58% vs state
NCES ID 120111000788
Student demographics
African American 82.4%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 51:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center.
$12,011
Per student
-6%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
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Kate Sullivan Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center
How many students attend Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center has 51 students enrolled. It is a other school in TALLAHASSEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is 39:1, which is 113% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
82.1% of students at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is African American at 82.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in TALLAHASSEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.