Hitchcock Headstart serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock Headstart ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hitchcock Headstart's student population of 176 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hitchcock Headstart is 0.65, which is more 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
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hitchcock Headstart?
176 students attend Hitchcock Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hitchcock Headstart students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hitchcock Headstart offer ?
Hitchcock Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hitchcock Headstart part of?
Hitchcock Headstart is part of Hitchcock Independent School District.
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