208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Murray Preschool Head Start serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murray Preschool Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Murray Preschool Head Start's student population of 98 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Murray Preschool Head Start is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
12%
11%
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White
62%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murray Preschool Head Start's ranking?

Murray Preschool Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?

98 students attend Murray Preschool Head Start.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Murray Preschool Head Start students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Preschool Head Start?

Murray Preschool Head Start has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Murray Preschool Head Start offer ?

Murray Preschool Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Murray Preschool Head Start part of?

Murray Preschool Head Start is part of Murray Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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