Lamar County Head Start serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar County Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lamar County Head Start's student population of 206 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
We may all be different, but in this class we grow together because the future of the world is in this classroom.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lamar County Head Start is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Hispanic
24%
54%
Black
43%
13%
White
19%
24%
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lamar County Head Start?
206 students attend Lamar County Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lamar County Head Start students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar County Head Start?
Lamar County Head Start has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Head Start offer ?
Lamar County Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lamar County Head Start part of?
Lamar County Head Start is part of Paris Independent School District.
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