Spencer County Headstart
Tel:
(502) 477-0301
Spencer County Headstart serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Spencer County Headstart places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Spencer County Headstart's student population of 15 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 15 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
School Comparison
The diversity score of Spencer County Headstart is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 73% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 20% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 55% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spencer County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Spencer County Headstart is Hillview Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Taylorsville Hillview Academy Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 40 students
0.1 miles
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530 0.1 1-12 40 - Taylorsville Taylorsville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
0.1 miles
420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339 0.1 PK-5 654 - Taylorsville Spencer County High School Grades: 9-12 | 914 students
0.7 miles
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255 0.7 9-12 914 - Taylorsville Spencer County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 704 students
1.0 miles
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950 1.0 PK-5 704 - Taylorsville Spencer County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 694 students
1.0 miles
1263 Mt Washington Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260 1.0 6-8 694
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