Northwest Head Start serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Head Start?
51 students attend Northwest Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northwest Head Start students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Head Start?
Northwest Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Head Start offer ?
Northwest Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Northwest Head Start part of?
Northwest Head Start is part of Wichita Falls ISD School District.
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