Head Start

Head Start serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Head Start's student population of 110 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Head Start is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
63%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
34%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
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 Head Start?
110 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Walla Walla School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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