Murray Preschool Head Start serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murray Preschool Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murray Preschool Head Start's student population of 97 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Murray Preschool Head Start is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
11%
10%

Black
14%
11%

White
62%
72%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?
97 students attend Murray Preschool Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Murray Preschool Head Start students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Preschool Head Start?
Murray Preschool Head Start has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murray Preschool Head Start offer ?
Murray Preschool Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray Preschool Head Start part of?
Murray Preschool Head Start is part of Murray Independent School District.
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