Mckeithen Head Start serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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Mckeithen 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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
86%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckeithen Head Start?
120 students attend Mckeithen Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mckeithen Head Start students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckeithen Head Start?
Mckeithen Head Start has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckeithen Head Start offer ?
Mckeithen Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mckeithen Head Start part of?
Mckeithen Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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