Enrollment
90
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morganfield, KY
Union County Preschool and Headstart
Federal NCES profile for Union County Preschool and Headstart, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210564002447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Preschool and Headstart earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Morganfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 90:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Preschool and Headstart has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Preschool and Headstart ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY.
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210564002447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
90:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+492% 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
What stands out at Union County Preschool and Headstart
Union County Preschool and Headstart is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Morganfield, Kentucky, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run heavy: 90:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 492% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 78.9% of students qualify for free meals, 33% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morganfield's public schools, it stands alongside Union County Learning Academy (71 students): Union County Preschool and Headstart is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (90:1 vs 35.5:1).
Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students) and Union County Middle School (413 students) alongside Union County Preschool and Headstart.
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 Union County Preschool and Headstart compares
Union County Preschool and Headstart on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 90:1 | ▲ 492% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
90:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
90:1
students per teacher
- 492% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,823
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 67.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Union County Preschool and Headstart is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Preschool and Headstart.
$13,823
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Union County Preschool and Headstart Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morganfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County Preschool and Headstart's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Morganfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 492% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 473% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (lower 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 Union County Preschool and Headstart rank among public schools in Morganfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Preschool and Headstart ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morganfield on the city page.
Is Union County Preschool and Headstart a good school?
Union County Preschool and Headstart earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Union County?
Besides Union County Preschool and Headstart, Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students), Union County Middle School (413 students), and Sturgis Elementary School (343 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.
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