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Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center

3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center's student population of 90 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
90 students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offer ?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center part of?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is part of Ballard County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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