Head Start Program serves 31 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head Start Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Head Start Program's student population of 31 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start Program is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start Program?
31 students attend Head Start Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Head Start Program students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Head Start Program?
Head Start Program has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Head Start Program offer ?
Head Start Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Start Program part of?
Head Start Program is part of Gadsden School District.
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