Spencer County Headstart serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
73%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spencer County Headstart?
15 students attend Spencer County Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Spencer County Headstart students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer County Headstart?
Spencer County Headstart has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spencer County Headstart offer ?
Spencer County Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Spencer County Headstart part of?
Spencer County Headstart is part of Spencer County School District.
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