Head Start

Head Start serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Head Start's student population of 349 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Head Start is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
52%
26%
Black
29%
10%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Head Start?
349 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Head Start?
Head Start has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Head Start located?
Head Start is located in the Piedmont neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Piedmont.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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