- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, KY
Murray Preschool Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Murray Preschool Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210438000933
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Preschool Head Start earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Preschool Head Start has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Preschool Head Start ranks #4 of 5 schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Murray Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210438000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Murray Preschool Head Start held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210438000933 · Murray, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 13.1:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Middle School (645 students)
Murray Preschool Head Start held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Murray Preschool Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle School
645 students
- Murray High Sc
Murray High School
607 students
- Murray Element
Murray Elementary School
589 students
- This school 105
Murray Preschool Head Start
105 students
What this shows Murray Preschool Head Start reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray Preschool Head Start compares
Murray Preschool Head Start 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 53.3%
Two or More 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Murray Preschool Head Start is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Murray Independent reports $15,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray Preschool Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murray High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murray Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Preschool Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Murray
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Murray Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Preschool Center
Standard public school
167 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative education program
110 students
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
7 students 1.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Preschool Head Start
How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?
Murray Preschool Head Start has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Preschool Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Preschool Head Start is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Preschool Head Start?
69.7% of students at Murray Preschool Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Preschool Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Murray Preschool Head Start is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Murray, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Preschool Head Start?
Murray Preschool Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Murray Preschool Head Start rank among schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Preschool Head Start ranks #4 of 5 schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray Independent?
Besides Murray Preschool Head Start, Murray Independent also operates Murray Middle School (645 students), Murray High School (607 students), and Murray Elementary School (589 students). See the Murray Independent district page for the complete list.