Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GADSDEN·NCES 120060003709
HEAD START PROGRAM
35 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, QUINCY, FL 32351 · (850) 627-3861 · Gadsden County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
23 students
DISTRICT 81% · 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 | 34 | 100% |
Student demographics
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
HEAD START PROGRAM→GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY
Based on grade levels within GADSDEN. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where HEAD START PROGRAM ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Gadsden County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #2,237 of 2,267 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
-17 (-33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 12.8:1
% White
0%
was 2%
% Hispanic
3%
was 8%
% Black
97%
was 90%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | 68% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 2 | 15.5:1 | 84% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 1 | 32.0:1 | 75% (24) |
| 2017-18 | 51 | 4 | 12.8:1 | 78% (40) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HEAD START PROGRAM.
About HEAD START PROGRAM
HEAD START PROGRAM serves students in QUINCY, Florida, as a very small elementary school. It had 34 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K. Elementary schools in Florida have about 604 students on average; enrollment here is 94% lower.
GADSDEN operates 16 schools. Combined enrollment is 4,633 students.
HEAD START PROGRAM is 97% Black by enrollment. Other reported shares: 3% Hispanic. That compares with about 53% Black among all Gadsden County residents.
Its ratio of 17.0:1 is based on 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Florida is about 17.5:1. In all, 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 85% for public schools in Gadsden County.
In the wider Gadsden County area, the median household earns about $48,801 a year, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 22%. HEAD START PROGRAM shares Gadsden County with 16 other public schools.
GADSDEN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
The 2017-18-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 33% decline, from 51 to 34. By 2024-25, 97% of students were Black, compared with 90% in 2017-18. Its ratio of students to teachers was 12.8:1 in 2017-18, and 17.0:1 in 2024-25.
People who know HEAD START PROGRAM can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Gadsden County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
43,710
Census ACS
Median income
$48,801
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
4,633 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GADSDEN
- GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,086 students
- GEORGE W. MUNROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 575 students
- HAVANA MAGNET SCHOOLElementary · 558 students
- CROSSROAD ACADEMYCombined · 555 students
- STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 453 students
- JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 434 students
Other schools in QUINCY
- GEORGE W. MUNROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 575 students
- CROSSROAD ACADEMYCombined · 555 students
- STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 453 students
- JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 434 students
- WEST GADSDEN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 314 students
- GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 264 students
Nearby schools
- GADSDEN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM0.0 mi · 18
- GADSDEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE0.1 mi · 10
- GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY0.2 mi · 10
- STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 453
- BOLD STEP INFANT CARE0.2 mi · 10
- CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY0.2 mi · 32
Frequently asked questions
About HEAD START PROGRAMHow large is HEAD START PROGRAM?
HEAD START PROGRAM enrolls approximately 34 students in grades PK-PK.
Is HEAD START PROGRAM an elementary, middle, or high school?
HEAD START PROGRAM is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does HEAD START PROGRAM have?
HEAD START PROGRAM employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.
What is the student diversity at HEAD START PROGRAM?
Student demographics at HEAD START PROGRAM are roughly 3% Hispanic, 97% Black.
Who oversees HEAD START PROGRAM?
HEAD START PROGRAM is overseen by GADSDEN in Gadsden County.
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