Mckeithen Head Start serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckeithen Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckeithen Head Start's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckeithen Head Start is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
89%
42%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckeithen Head Start?
38 students attend Mckeithen Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mckeithen Head Start students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckeithen Head Start?
Mckeithen Head Start has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckeithen Head Start offer ?
Mckeithen Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mckeithen Head Start part of?
Mckeithen Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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