Anderson County Head Start / Preschool serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
70 students attend Anderson County Head Start / Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County Head Start / Preschool?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson County Head Start / Preschool offer ?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson County Head Start / Preschool part of?
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool is part of Anderson County School District.
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