Enrollment
314
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, FL
West Gadsden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Gadsden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120060008590
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Gadsden Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Gadsden Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Gadsden Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Gadsden Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Gadsden Middle School
West Gadsden Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.2% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students) and George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students) alongside West Gadsden Middle School.
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 West Gadsden Middle School compares
West Gadsden Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% 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
$13,468
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, West Gadsden Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes West Gadsden Middle School.
$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 West Gadsden 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Gadsden Middle School'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 elementary 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Gadsden Middle School
How many students attend West Gadsden Middle School?
West Gadsden Middle School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gadsden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gadsden Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 West Gadsden Middle School?
87.2% of students at West Gadsden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Gadsden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Gadsden Middle School is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Gadsden Middle School?
West Gadsden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Gadsden Middle School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, West Gadsden Middle School ranks #7 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.
Is West Gadsden Middle School a good school?
West Gadsden Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 West Gadsden 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.
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