Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
90 students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offer ?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center part of?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is part of Ballard County School District.
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