Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center's student population of 93 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is 0.36, 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
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
93 students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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