Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center

3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center's student population of 92 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
6%
11%
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White
78%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
92 students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offer ?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center part of?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is part of Ballard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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