Baker/head Start

Baker/head Start serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Baker/head Start's student population of 158 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Baker/head Start is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
29%
21%
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White
47%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Baker/head Start often compared to?
Baker/head Startis often viewed alongside schools like Sallie Jones Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Baker/head Start?
158 students attend Baker/head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Baker/head Start students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker/head Start?
Baker/head Start has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baker/head Start offer ?
Baker/head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Baker/head Start part of?
Baker/head Start is part of Charlotte School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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