Jackson Head Start serves 69 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson 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
Jackson Head Start's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jackson Head Start is 0.22, 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
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
88%
42%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Jackson Head Start?
69 students attend Jackson Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jackson Head Start students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Head Start?
Jackson Head Start has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Head Start offer ?
Jackson Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jackson Head Start part of?
Jackson Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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