Headstart School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
16%
17%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Quincy School District 172
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Headstart School?
336 students attend Headstart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Headstart School students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Headstart School offer ?
Headstart School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Headstart School part of?
Headstart School is part of Quincy School District 172.
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