Jackson Head Start serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Jackson Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson Head Start?
136 students attend Jackson Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jackson Head Start students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Head Start?
Jackson Head Start has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Head Start offer ?
Jackson Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jackson Head Start part of?
Jackson Head Start is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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