The Pines Head Start (Closed 2023)

The Pines Head Start serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
87%
41%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
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?
64 students attend The Pines Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Pines Head Start students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Pines Head Start?
The Pines Head Start has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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