Enrollment
165
Elementary
DISTRICT 626 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHARLOTTE·NCES 120024000299
BAKER/HEAD START
311 E CHARLOTTE AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 · (941) 575-5470 · Charlotte County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL165 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
82.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
127 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 165 | 100% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
BAKER/HEAD START→BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within CHARLOTTE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
165
-9 (-5%) vs 2020
+83% since 1990-91, when it was 90
Student : Teacher
82.5:1
was 29.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 165 | 2 | 82.5:1 | 77% (127) |
| 2023-24 | 165 | 2 | 82.5:1 | 65% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 158 | 5 | 31.6:1 | 84% (132) |
| 2020-21 | 174 | 6 | 29.0:1 | 77% (134) |
| 2017-18 | 173 | 5 | 34.6:1 | 64% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 173 | 5 | 34.6:1 | 98% (169) |
| 2010-11 | 204 | 7 | 29.1:1 | 98% (200) |
| 2000-01 | 150 | 3 | 50.0:1 | 98% (147) |
| 1990-91 | 90 | 2 | 45.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BAKER/HEAD START.
About BAKER/HEAD START
BAKER/HEAD START is a small elementary school serving families in PUNTA GORDA, Florida. It covers pre-K, with a total enrollment of 165 students. Statewide, elementary schools in Florida average about 604 students each.
Federal data list 24 schools in CHARLOTTE, with 16,997 students enrolled.
White students are the largest group at BAKER/HEAD START, with 37% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 24% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 15% multiracial. Charlotte County as a whole is about 83% White, so the school's share is lower. The chance that two students picked at random at BAKER/HEAD START belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 73%.
Federal staffing data show 2 full-time-equivalent teachers at BAKER/HEAD START and a ratio of 82.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Florida is 17.5:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 77% of enrollment. That is higher than the 43% average for public schools in Charlotte County.
Within Charlotte County, median household income is about $69,952, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 25 public schools in Charlotte County, with a combined enrollment of about 16,997.
The closest public school to BAKER/HEAD START is SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.4 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The NCES locale for BAKER/HEAD START is City: Small, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
The number of students declined from 174 to 165 over 4 years. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 29.0:1 to 82.5:1.
Discussions about BAKER/HEAD START may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Charlotte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
201,064
Census ACS
Median income
$69,952
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
16,997 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CHARLOTTE
- CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,872 students
- PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,730 students
- LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,343 students
- PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,098 students
- BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLCombined · 1,053 students
- PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 858 students
Other schools in PUNTA GORDA
- CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,872 students
- PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,098 students
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 814 students
- SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 634 students
- FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 356 students
Nearby schools
- SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 634
- CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL0.6 mi · 1,872
- PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 1,098
- FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL1.7 mi · 356
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.5 mi · 814
- CHARLOTTE HARBOR SCHOOL3.1 mi · 130
Frequently asked questions
About BAKER/HEAD STARTWhat is the total enrollment at BAKER/HEAD START?
BAKER/HEAD START enrolls approximately 165 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does BAKER/HEAD START serve?
BAKER/HEAD START serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at BAKER/HEAD START?
Approximately 82.5:1 students per teacher at BAKER/HEAD START.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BAKER/HEAD START?
At BAKER/HEAD START, the student body is approximately 37% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees BAKER/HEAD START?
BAKER/HEAD START is overseen by CHARLOTTE in Charlotte County.
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