Murray Preschool Head Start (2025-26 Ranking)

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Murray Preschool Head Start

208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071

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Murray Preschool Head Start serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 97 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murray Preschool Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Murray Preschool Head Start's student population of 97 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

97 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start
2023	99
2022	97
2021	98
2020	88
2019	88
2018	104
2017	104
2016	105
2015	110
2014	15
2013	33
2012	34
2011	54
2010	97
2009	52

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start
2023	8
2022	9
2021	11
2020	10
2019	10
2018	7
2017	7
2016	7
2015	7
2014	9
2013	9
2012	9
2011	9
2010	4
2009	5
2008	5
2007	5
2005	3
2004	3

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Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

Average Class Size

15 students

School Rankings

The of Murray Preschool Head Start is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (KY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	12:1	15:1	15:1
2022	11:1	15:1	15:1
2021	9:1	15:1	16:1
2020	9:1	16:1	16:1
2019	9:1	16:1	16:1
2018	15:1	16:1	16:1
2017	15:1	16:1	16:1
2016	15:1	16:1	17:1
2015	16:1	17:1	16:1
2014	2:1	16:1	15:1
2013	4:1	16:1	15:1
2012	4:1	16:1	14:1
2011	6:1	16:1	14:1
2010	24:1	19:1	18:1
2009	11:1	16:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2020)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2020	3%	2%	5%
2019	3%	2%	5%
2014	7%	2%	4%
2010	3%	2%	4%
2009	7%	2%	4%

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Hispanic

11%

10%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	9%	9%	8%
2022	10%	8%	8%
2021	12%	8%	8%
2020	13%	7%	7%
2019	13%	7%	7%
2018	14%	6%	5%
2017	14%	6%	5%
2016	14%	6%	5%
2015	11%	6%	5%
2014	7%	5%	4%
2013	18%	5%	4%
2012	12%	4%	3%
2011	8%	4%	3%
2010	8%	4%	4%
2009	7%	4%	3%

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Black

14%

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	13%	11%	7%
2022	7%	11%	7%
2021	12%	11%	8%
2020	15%	11%	8%
2019	15%	11%	8%
2018	16%	11%	9%
2017	16%	11%	9%
2016	20%	11%	9%
2015	21%	11%	9%
2014	33%	11%	8%
2013	15%	11%	9%
2012	9%	11%	9%
2011	20%	11%	10%
2010	26%	12%	11%
2009	21%	11%	11%

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White

62%

72%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	67%	73%	75%
2022	70%	74%	76%
2021	62%	75%	74%
2020	61%	76%	74%
2019	61%	76%	74%
2018	61%	77%	78%
2017	61%	77%	78%
2016	55%	78%	78%
2015	57%	78%	79%
2014	40%	79%	81%
2013	58%	80%	81%
2012	71%	81%	81%
2011	65%	82%	81%
2010	62%	82%	80%
2009	65%	83%	81%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	10%	5%	7%
2022	12%	5%	6%
2021	14%	4%	7%
2020	8%	4%	6%
2019	8%	4%	6%
2018	9%	4%	4%
2017	9%	4%	4%
2016	11%	3%	3%
2015	11%	3%	4%
2014	13%	3%	3%
2013	9%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.46

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	0.52	0.45	0.42
2022	0.49	0.44	0.41
2021	0.57	0.42	0.43
2020	0.59	0.41	0.44
2019	0.59	0.41	0.44
2018	0.58	0.39	0.37
2017	0.58	0.39	0.37
2016	0.63	0.38	0.38
2015	0.61	0.38	0.37
2014	0.71	0.36	0.34
2013	0.61	0.35	0.34
2012	0.48	0.33	0.33
2011	0.53	0.32	0.33
2010	0.55	0.32	0.34
2009	0.53	0.30	0.33

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Eligible for

72%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	70%	54%	45%
2022	76%	54%	43%
2021	68%	53%	47%
2020	85%	53%	45%
2019	85%	53%	45%
2018	83%	54%	41%
2017	83%	54%	41%
2016	83%	54%	42%
2015	81%	51%	40%
2014	40%	48%	34%
2013	88%	48%	34%
2012	56%	47%	31%
2011	87%	49%	37%
2010	89%	46%	33%
2009	69%	43%	30%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Murray Preschool Head Start	Kentucky	Murray Independent School District
2023	5%	3%	5%
2022	7%	3%	4%
2021	5%	3%	4%
2018	1%	4%	3%
2017	1%	4%	3%
2016	6%	5%	3%
2015	4%	6%	5%
2014	7%	6%	5%
2013	3%	6%	4%
2012	9%	7%	6%
2011	7%	8%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Murray Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?

97 students attend Murray Preschool Head Start.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Murray Preschool Head Start students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray Preschool Head Start?

Murray Preschool Head Start has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Murray Preschool Head Start offer ?

Murray Preschool Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Murray Preschool Head Start part of?

Murray Preschool Head Start is part of Murray Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 97 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education