Anderson County Head Start / Preschool serves 73 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool's student population of 73 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
73 students attend Anderson County Head Start / Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson County Head Start / Preschool offer ?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Anderson County Head Start / Preschool part of?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is part of Anderson County School District.
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