Bourbon County Preschool Headstart serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart's student population of 199 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
3%
11%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
199 students attend Bourbon County Preschool Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bourbon County Preschool Headstart students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bourbon County Preschool Headstart offer ?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bourbon County Preschool Headstart part of?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is part of Bourbon County School District.
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