BAKER/HEAD START

CHARLOTTE
311 E CHARLOTTE AVE
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
158 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Baker/Head Start, located at 311 E. Charlotte Ave in Punta Gorda, functions as a specialized early childhood education center within the Charlotte County Public Schools system. The facility is primarily dedicated to the Head Start program, a federally funded initiative designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families. By providing a comprehensive learning environment, the center focuses on fostering cognitive, social, and emotional development to ensure that young students build a strong foundation before entering elementary school.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to early education, integrating academic instruction with essential health, nutrition, and parent engagement services. Because it operates under the umbrella of the local school district, Baker/Head Start coordinates closely with community resources and educational standards to support the needs of both the children and their families. Those interested in enrollment criteria, program hours, or specific curriculum details can find further information through the official Charlotte County Public Schools website.
158
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
31.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (47.5 %)
  • Black
    45 (28.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (10.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CHARLOTTE
Phone: (941)575-5470
Website: http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/BAC
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 158
Gender Ratio