Murray Preschool Head Start serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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 99 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Murray Preschool Head Start is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
13%
11%
White
67%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?
99 students attend Murray Preschool Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Murray Preschool Head Start students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, 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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