Enrollment
90
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210564002447
Union County Preschool and Headstart — Morganfield, KY
Federal NCES profile for Union County Preschool and Headstart, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
90:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+477% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County Preschool and Headstart compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Union County Preschool and Headstart reports 90 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 90:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 477% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 466% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Kentucky average and 52% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County spends $17,276 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.0% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union County Preschool and Headstart compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 90:1 | ▲ 477% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
90:1
students per teacher
— 477% above state mean
Top 100% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,276
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
Enrollment 90 Top 13% in Kentucky — larger than 87% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 90:1 +477% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.9% +33% vs state
NCES ID 210564002447
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Preschool and Headstart.
$17,276
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Union County Preschool and Headstart
How many students attend Union County Preschool and Headstart?
Union County Preschool and Headstart has 90 students enrolled. It is a other school in Morganfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Preschool and Headstart?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Preschool and Headstart is 90:1, which is 477% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 466% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County Preschool and Headstart?
78.9% of students at Union County Preschool and Headstart are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Preschool and Headstart?
The largest demographic group at Union County Preschool and Headstart is White at 67.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morganfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Preschool and Headstart?
Union County Preschool and Headstart has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.