- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510010511
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Head Start earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Head Start has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start ranks #19 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Head Start held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483510010511 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 20.4:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Head Start held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 143
Head Start
143 students
What this shows Head Start reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Head Start compares
Head Start held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 16.1%
White 11.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Head Start is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Head Start
How many students attend Head Start?
Head Start has 143 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Start is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Head Start?
97.9% of students at Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Head Start is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Plano, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head Start?
Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Head Start rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start ranks #19 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Head Start, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.