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Baker/head Start
School · Charlotte · Punta Gorda, FL
A Charlotte school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
311 E CHARLOTTE AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- 82.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on FL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baker/head Start sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,484
Median home value
$393,500
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Harbor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Peace River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #23 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker/head Start is listed in CHARLOTTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker/head Start
Baker/head Start is a public school in Punta Gorda, FL, part of Charlotte, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 82.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,603 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker/head Start
What grades does Baker/head Start serve?
Baker/head Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Baker/head Start?
Baker/head Start has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker/head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker/head Start is 82.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker/head Start rank in FL?
Baker/head Start ranks #3,603 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Baker/head Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker/head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Baker/head Start a charter school?
No, Baker/head Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker/head Start a Title I school?
No, Baker/head Start is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker/head Start?
65.5% of students at Baker/head Start qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 82.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Charlotte County
- Phone
- (941) 575-5470
- Area population (ZIP 33950)
- 24,492
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 64.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33950; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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