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BAKER/HEAD START

311 E CHARLOTTE AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950CHARLOTTE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
158
Students
Total enrolled
$13,776
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
31.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 105% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 158 students in grades PK–PK in PUNTA GORDA, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,776 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BAKER/HEAD START is a small prekindergarten in PUNTA GORDA, Florida, serving grades PK–PK with 158 students. The district invests $13,776 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 31.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at BAKER/HEAD START

158
Total Students
31.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution87 male · 71 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 132 students
Student Composition
47%
13%
28%
10%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black28%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120024000299

Academic Outcomes at BAKER/HEAD START

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33950

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,776Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,776
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,061
Student Support$2,617
Administration$1,653
Operations$2,066
Other$1,378
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,776 spent per student, an estimated $6,103 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
68%
State government
16.4%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 31.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
Middle
PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOLPORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOLL. A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOLMURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLPORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLLEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOLFLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyCharlotte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCHARLOTTE →
Phone: (941)575-5470
NCES ID: 120024000299
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PUNTA GORDA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CHARLOTTE
High
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
1,994 students · 09–12
● 36 opp41% FRL
High
PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
1,649 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,360 students · 09–12
29% FRL
Mid
PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,120 students · 06–08
● 36 opp41% FRL
Mid
PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
877 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Elem
DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
835 students · PK–05
● 48 opp47% FRL
Other
BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
789 students · KG–11
● 36 opp3% FRL
Elem
NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
780 students · PK–05
63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
311 E CHARLOTTE AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.