HEAD START PROGRAM

GADSDEN
35 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
QUINCY, FL 32351
32 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Head Start program located at 35 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Quincy, Florida, operates as a critical component of the Gadsden County Public Schools system. Designed to support early childhood development, the program focuses on providing comprehensive educational, health, and nutritional services to preschool-aged children from low-income families. By fostering early learning environments, the program aims to improve school readiness, ensuring that children develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.

In addition to its focus on student development, the program emphasizes family engagement and community support. By partnering with parents and local resources, the school works to empower families and promote long-term self-sufficiency. As part of the broader Gadsden County Public Schools district, this Head Start location adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future academic and professional success through a supportive and structured educational foundation.
32
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    27 (84.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (9.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (6.2 %)
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: GADSDEN
Phone: (850)627-3861
Website: http://www.gadsdenschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 32.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
BOLD STEP INFANT CARE
GADSDEN
9 Students
631 S STEWART ST
QUINCY, FL 32351 (0.2 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K