Jackson Head Start serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson Head Start's student population of 136 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jackson Head Start is 0.12, 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
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson Head Start?
136 students attend Jackson Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jackson Head Start students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Head Start?
Jackson Head Start has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Head Start offer ?
Jackson Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jackson Head Start part of?
Jackson Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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