Northwest Head Start serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Head Start?
51 students attend Northwest Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northwest Head Start students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Head Start?
Northwest Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Head Start offer ?
Northwest Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Northwest Head Start part of?
Northwest Head Start is part of Wichita Falls ISD School District.
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