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Head Start

1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
146 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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The diversity score of Head Start is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Head Start and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Head Start and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Head Start and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Head Start and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Head Start.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
146 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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