- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Union County Preschool and Headstart grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210564002447 · Morganfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 90:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (642 students)
Union County Preschool and Headstart grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Union County Preschool and Headstart in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
642 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
413 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary School
343 students
- Morganfield El
Morganfield Elementary School
328 students
- Uniontown Elem 199
Uniontown Elementary School
199 students
- This school 90
Union County Preschool and Headstart
90 students
What this shows Union County Preschool and Headstart reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Preschool and Headstart compares
Union County Preschool and Headstart is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,091
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 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
District finance for Union County reports $15,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~90 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 7.
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, 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 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.
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.