Head Start serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Head Start's student population of 204 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
29%
10%
White
25%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
204 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Head Start?
Head Start has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Worcester School District.
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