Early Head Start Rosa Street serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Head Start Rosa Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Head Start Rosa Street's student population of 151 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Head Start Rosa Street is 0.56, 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
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Head Start Rosa Street?
151 students attend Early Head Start Rosa Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Early Head Start Rosa Street students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Head Start Rosa Street?
Early Head Start Rosa Street has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Head Start Rosa Street offer ?
Early Head Start Rosa Street offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Head Start Rosa Street part of?
Early Head Start Rosa Street is part of Picayune School District.
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