SOUTH AREA HEAD START
SOUTH AREA HEAD START is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in PALM BAY, FL with about 34 students. With about 2 teachers, SOUTH AREA HEAD START has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH AREA HEAD START, located at 1430 Knecht Rd NE in Palm Bay, Florida, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of the Brevard Public Schools district. As a Head Start program, it is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income families and their children. The school focuses on school readiness by fostering the cognitive, social, and emotional development of preschoolers, helping to ensure they have the foundational skills necessary for a successful transition into kindergarten.
The program emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often coordinating with community resources to support the well-being of the entire family. By utilizing the resources and professional standards of the Brevard County school system, SOUTH AREA HEAD START creates a structured and nurturing environment designed to bridge the opportunity gap for young learners. Prospective families or interested parties can find more information about the school’s specific mission, enrollment requirements, and district-wide initiatives through the official Brevard Public Schools website.
For more information, contact SOUTH AREA HEAD START at (321) 722-4170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALM BAY, FL 32905-3932
(321) 722-4170
http://www.brevardschools.org
SOUTH AREA HEAD START is a public school in PALM BAY, FL with about 34 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BREVARD
- Total Students:
- 34
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 34 students
- White
- 47.1%
- Black or African American
- 38.2%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Female
- 41.2%
- Male
- 58.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.