Head Start

Public Prekindergarten PK

 1150 W Chestnut St
       Walla Walla, WA  99362


(509) 526-1780

District: Walla Walla Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,150 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  416.0 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.5%
White:
32.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), White (32.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Head Start is 416. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Head Start is $8,150.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Head Start was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Walla Walla Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Walla Walla Public Schools 120th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Head Start

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 7 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2011 4 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 14
2012 3 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 9
2013 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8
2014 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 13
2015 5 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 14
2016 6 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 16
2017 5 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 12
2018 4 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 10
2019 94 1 1 125 2 0 8 0 231
2020 48 1 0 81 2 0 6 0 138
2021 18 0 0 48 0 0 2 0 68
2022 17 0 0 67 0 2 0 0 86
2023 34 0 1 66 0 1 2 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Head Start

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 15 n/a n/a n/a
2011 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2012 9 n/a n/a 66.7
2013 8 n/a n/a 62.5
2014 13 n/a n/a 69.2
2015 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2016 16 n/a n/a 81.3
2017 12 7.0 1.7 75
2018 10 8.0 1.2 100
2019 231 8.0 28.8 9.1
2020 138 3.0 46.0 100
2021 68 1.0 68.0 100
2022 86 n/a n/a 72.1
2023 104 0.2 416.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Head Start

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 15 n/a n/a n/a
2011 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2012 9 n/a n/a 66.7
2013 8 n/a n/a 62.5
2014 13 n/a n/a 69.2
2015 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2016 16 n/a n/a 81.3
2017 12 7.0 1.7 75
2018 10 8.0 1.2 100
2019 231 8.0 28.8 9.1
2020 138 3.0 46.0 100
2021 68 1.0 68.0 100
2022 86 n/a n/a 72.1
2023 104 0.2 416.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Head Start

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $62,184 (66.5%) $31,339 (33.5%) $93,523
2021 $571 (7.5%) $7,059 (92.5%) $7,630
2022 $999 (12.3%) $7,150 (87.7%) $8,150

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Head Start

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students231104
 55%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic12566
 47.2%
Pacific Islander01
White9434
 63.8%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%100%
 90.9%


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Students at Head Start are 63% Hispanic, 33% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Head Start.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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