Enrollment
105
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray Preschool Head Start compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray Preschool Head Start
Murray Preschool Head Start is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murray's public schools, it stands alongside Murray Elementary School (589 students): Murray Preschool Head Start is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Murray Independent also operates Murray Middle School (645 students) and Murray High School (607 students) alongside Murray Preschool Head Start.
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 Murray Preschool Head Start compares
Murray Preschool Head Start on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray Independent, which includes Murray Preschool Head Start.
$14,946
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 32.2%
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 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Murray Preschool Head Start a good school?
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. 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 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.
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