The Pines Head Start serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pines Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Pines Head Start's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Pines Head Start is 0.57, 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
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
60%
42%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Pines Head Start?
25 students attend The Pines Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The Pines Head Start students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pines Head Start?
The Pines Head Start has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Pines Head Start offer ?
The Pines Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Pines Head Start part of?
The Pines Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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