Head Start serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Head Start's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Head Start is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
146 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Head Start?
Head Start has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Head Start located?
Head Start is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Plano, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadows.
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