Head Start

Head Start serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Head Start's student population of 376 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Head Start is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
54%
25%
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Black
22%
10%
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White
19%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Head Start?
376 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Head Start?
Head Start has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Head Start located?
Head Start is located in the Piedmont neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Piedmont.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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