Head Start serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Head Start's student population of 407 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start is 0.62, 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
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
56%
24%
Black
20%
10%
White
19%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
407 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Head Start?
Head Start has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Head Start located?
Head Start is located in the Piedmont neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Piedmont.
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