Ashland Head Start serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland Head Start's student population of 191 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashland Head Start is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ashland Head Start?
191 students attend Ashland Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ashland Head Start students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland Head Start?
Ashland Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashland Head Start offer ?
Ashland Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashland Head Start part of?
Ashland Head Start is part of Ashland Independent School District.
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