Shelby County Headstart (Closed 2023)

Shelby County Headstart serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
16%
11%
White
53%
71%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shelby County Headstart?
70 students attend Shelby County Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Shelby County Headstart students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Shelby County Headstart offer ?
Shelby County Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Shelby County Headstart part of?
Shelby County Headstart is part of Shelby County School District.

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