Head Start serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Head Start's student population of 143 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
143 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Head Start located?
Head Start is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Plano, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadows.
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