Headstart School (Closed 2008)

Headstart School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
16%
17%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Headstart School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Headstart School?
336 students attend Headstart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Headstart School students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Headstart School offer ?
Headstart School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Headstart School part of?
Headstart School is part of Quincy School District 172.

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