Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon's student population of 40 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Helping People, Changing Lives in our community through education, partnerships, and delivery of quality services in Northwest Tennessee.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is 0.52, 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
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
23%
21%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
40 students attend Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon offer ?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon part of?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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