- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walla Walla, WA
Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530945003311
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Head Start earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 112
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start ranks #3 of 4 schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945003311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Head Start grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530945003311 · Walla Walla, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Head Start grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- This school 112
Head Start
112 students
What this shows Head Start reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Head Start compares
Head Start is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 122% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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.
Funding equity
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 25.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Head Start is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Garrison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Green Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Walla Walla
3 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.
Frequently asked questions about Head Start
How many students attend Head Start?
Head Start has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Head Start?
100.0% of students at Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Head Start is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head Start?
Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Head Start rank among schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Head Start ranks #3 of 4 schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Head Start, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Garrison Middle School (546 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.