Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon's student population of 40 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
23%
21%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
40 students attend Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon offer ?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon part of?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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