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).
Top Rankings
The Pines Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
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?
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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