- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Gadsden Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120060008590 · Quincy, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 14.3:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden County High School (1,086 students)
West Gadsden Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Gadsden 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 314
West Gadsden Middle School
314 students
What this shows West Gadsden Middle School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Gadsden Middle School compares
West Gadsden Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,871
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
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.
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
District finance for Gadsden reports $13,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.