Mercer County Head Start

Celina City
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
10 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Mercer County Head Start, located at 833 S Main St in Rockford, Ohio, is an early childhood education program dedicated to fostering the school readiness of children from low-income families. By providing comprehensive services that include high-quality preschool instruction, health screenings, and nutritional support, the program aims to build a strong educational foundation for children ages three to five. Their approach emphasizes the development of cognitive, social, and emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition into kindergarten.

In addition to its focus on student development, the facility serves as a vital community resource for families in the Mercer County area. The program integrates family engagement initiatives, offering parents and guardians opportunities to participate in their child’s learning experience and access support services that promote family stability. By addressing both the educational needs of the child and the developmental needs of the family unit, Mercer County Head Start plays a crucial role in promoting long-term success and academic achievement for the Rockford community.
10
Total Students
0.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (100.0 %)
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: Celina City
Phone: (419)586-8300
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 10
Gender Ratio