Lamar County Head Start serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar County Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lamar County Head Start's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lamar County Head Start is 0.72, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
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), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lamar County Head Start?
198 students attend Lamar County Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lamar County Head Start students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar County Head Start?
Lamar County Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Head Start offer ?
Lamar County Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lamar County Head Start part of?
Lamar County Head Start is part of Paris ISD School District.
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