Head Start (2026 Ranking) - Walla Walla, WA

1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Head Start serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 110 students
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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Head Start's student population of 110 students has grown by 61% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Head Start
Pre-K	108
Kind	2

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Total Students

110 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Head Start
2023	104
2022	86
2021	68
2020	231
2019	231
2018	12
2017	12
2016	16
2015	14
2014	13
2013	8
2012	9
2011	14

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2017-2021)
Year	Head Start
2021	1
2020	8
2019	8
2018	7
2017	7

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Head Start is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

16:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2017-2020)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2020	29:1	17:1	19:1
2019	29:1	17:1	19:1
2018	2:1	19:1	18:1
2017	2:1	18:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	1%	9%	2%
2010	7%	10%	2%

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Hispanic

63%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	63%	26%	43%
2022	78%	25%	42%
2021	71%	25%	42%
2020	54%	24%	41%
2019	54%	24%	41%
2018	59%	23%	39%
2017	59%	23%	39%
2016	57%	22%	39%
2015	51%	22%	32%
2014	92%	21%	37%
2013	75%	20%	37%
2012	56%	20%	36%
2011	64%	18%	35%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2016)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2016	6%	4%
2011	7%	5%	1%

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White

34%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	33%	49%	50%
2022	20%	50%	51%
2021	26%	51%	51%
2020	41%	53%	53%
2019	41%	53%	53%
2018	41%	55%	56%
2017	41%	55%	56%
2016	37%	56%	56%
2015	35%	57%	52%
2014	8%	58%	58%
2013	25%	59%	57%
2012	33%	60%	59%
2011	29%	63%	60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	2%	9%	3%
2021	3%	9%	4%
2020	4%	8%	3%
2019	4%	8%	3%
2015	14%	7%	5%
2012	11%	5%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.49

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	0.50	0.68	0.57
2022	0.35	0.68	0.56
2021	0.43	0.67	0.56
2020	0.54	0.65	0.55
2019	0.54	0.65	0.55
2018	0.49	0.64	0.54
2017	0.49	0.64	0.54
2016	0.54	0.63	0.54
2015	0.60	0.62	0.50
2014	0.15	0.61	0.53
2013	0.38	0.61	0.54
2012	0.57	0.60	0.53
2011	0.51	0.58	0.52

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Eligible for

97%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Head Start	Washington	Walla Walla Public Schools
2023	100%	41%	62%
2022	72%	36%	46%
2021	100%	35%	45%
2020	9%	35%	44%
2019	9%	35%	44%
2018	75%	37%	45%
2017	75%	37%	45%
2016	81%	38%	47%
2015	78%	39%	48%
2014	69%	39%	48%
2013	63%	38%	51%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Walla Walla Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Head Start?

110 students attend Head Start.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Head Start students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Head Start offer ?

Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Head Start part of?

Head Start is part of Walla Walla Public Schools.

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