Enrollment
198
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, KY
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
Federal NCES profile for Bourbon County Preschool Headstart, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210054002054
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Bourbon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210054002054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bourbon County Preschool Headstart compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 45% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paris's public schools, it stands alongside Paris Preschool Center (66 students): Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 22:1).
Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students) and Bourbon County Middle School (555 students) alongside Bourbon County Preschool Headstart.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bourbon County Preschool Headstart compares
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbon County, which includes Bourbon County Preschool Headstart.
$12,882
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bourbon County Preschool Headstart Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbon Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middletown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourbon County Preschool Headstart's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Paris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
How many students attend Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is 22:1, which is 45% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
73.4% of students at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
The largest demographic group at Bourbon County Preschool Headstart is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Paris, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourbon County Preschool Headstart?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bourbon County Preschool Headstart rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Bourbon County Preschool Headstart a good school?
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bourbon County?
Besides Bourbon County Preschool Headstart, Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students), Bourbon County Middle School (555 students), and Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students). See the Bourbon County district page for the complete list.
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