- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 210054002054 · Paris, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 22:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bourbon County High School (764 students)
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County High School
764 students
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County Middle School
555 students
- Bourbon Centra
Bourbon Central Elementary School
459 students
- Cane Ridge Ele
Cane Ridge Elementary School
453 students
- This school 198
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
198 students
- North Middleto 128
North Middletown Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Bourbon County Preschool Headstart reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bourbon County Preschool Headstart compares
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Bourbon County reports $13,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.