EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREET
EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREET is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Picayune School District school district, located in Picayune, MS with about 124 students. With about 25 teachers, EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREET has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.
The Early Head Start program located on Rosa Street in Picayune, Mississippi, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the umbrella of the Picayune School District. Designed to support the developmental needs of the community’s youngest residents, the program focuses on providing high-quality early childhood education, comprehensive health services, and family support systems. By targeting infants, toddlers, and expectant families, the center aims to lay a strong academic and social foundation before children transition into traditional preschool or kindergarten settings.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, the Rosa Street facility emphasizes a holistic approach to child development by involving parents and guardians as primary partners in their child's learning journey. The program adheres to the federal Head Start performance standards, ensuring that children receive nutritious meals, developmental screenings, and an environment that fosters physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Through its presence in the Picayune school system, the center serves as a vital community resource dedicated to closing the achievement gap early and promoting school readiness for families in the local area.
For more information, contact EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREET at (601) 799-4702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
http://www.pcu.k12.ms.us/ehs
EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREET is a public school in Picayune, MS with about 124 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Picayune School District
- Total Students:
- 124
- Teachers:
- 25.27
- 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 124 students
- Black or African American
- 67.7%
- White
- 27.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.