Winter Haven Head Start

Winter Haven Head Start serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Winter Haven Head Start's student population of 39 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
39 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Winter Haven Head Start is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Winter Haven Head Start and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
72%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Winter Haven Head Start and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Winter Haven Head Start and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Winter Haven Head Start and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Winter Haven Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winter Haven Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Winter Haven Head Start?
39 students attend Winter Haven Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Winter Haven Head Start students are Black, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Haven Head Start?
Winter Haven Head Start has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Winter Haven Head Start offer ?
Winter Haven Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Winter Haven Head Start part of?
Winter Haven Head Start is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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