Head Start serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Head Start's student population of 104 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
63%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
104 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Walla Walla School District.
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