Murray Preschool Head Start

Murray Independent
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
99 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Murray Preschool Head Start, located at 208 South 13th St in Murray, Kentucky, is an educational facility dedicated to providing early childhood development services to the local community. As a Head Start program, it focuses on preparing children from low-income families for success in kindergarten and beyond by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The program is designed to support the "whole child," ensuring that students receive the foundational tools necessary for future academic achievement.

Beyond academics, the Murray Preschool Head Start center prioritizes family engagement and holistic wellness. The school typically integrates health, nutrition, and parental involvement services into its programming, recognizing that a child’s development is most effective when the family is actively supported. By providing a structured, nurturing environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a positive, lifelong love of learning for its preschool-aged students.
99
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (66.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (10.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (9.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Murray Independent
Phone: (270)762-6863
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 99
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Calloway County Preschool Center
Calloway County
182 Students
2106-A College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071 (1.5 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K