Elk Plain Head Start serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elk Plain Head Start's student population of 37 students has grown by 640% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Motto
Achieving Excellence through Arts and Sciences
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elk Plain Head Start is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elk Plain Head Start?
37 students attend Elk Plain Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Elk Plain Head Start students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Elk Plain Head Start offer ?
Elk Plain Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Elk Plain Head Start part of?
Elk Plain Head Start is part of Bethel School District.
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