Northwest Head Start serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Head Start's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Head Start is 0.58, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%
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 Northwest Head Start?
51 students attend Northwest Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northwest Head Start students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Head Start?
Northwest Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Head Start offer ?
Northwest Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Northwest Head Start part of?
Northwest Head Start is part of Wichita Falls ISD School District.
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