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Jackson Head Start

1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
Jackson Head Start serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Jackson Head Start's student population of 136 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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The diversity score of Jackson Head Start is 0.12, 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.
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State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson Head Start and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson Head Start and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jackson Head Start and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jackson Head Start.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 17:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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