Elk Plain Head Start

Elk Plain Head Start serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elk Plain Head Start's student population of 37 students has grown by 640% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elk Plain Head Start is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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9%
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Hispanic
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elk Plain Head Start and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elk Plain Head Start and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
46%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elk Plain Head Start and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
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2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Elk Plain Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elk Plain Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elk Plain Head Start?
37 students attend Elk Plain Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Elk Plain Head Start students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Elk Plain Head Start offer ?
Elk Plain Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Elk Plain Head Start part of?
Elk Plain Head Start is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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