LAMAR COUNTY HEAD START

PARIS ISD
1350 6TH N E
PARIS, TX 75460
205 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Lamar County Head Start, located in Paris, Texas, operates as a federally funded early childhood education program managed in conjunction with the Paris Independent School District. The program is designed to support the development of low-income children, typically ranging from ages three to five, by providing comprehensive educational services that focus on school readiness. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the center aims to bridge the achievement gap before students transition into primary schooling.

Beyond academics, the program takes a holistic approach by offering essential support services for both students and their families. This often includes health screenings, nutritional meals, and family engagement initiatives that encourage parental involvement in the child's learning journey. By partnering with the local school district, Lamar County Head Start ensures that children in the community receive a structured, supportive environment aimed at fostering long-term academic success and well-being.
205
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    89 (43.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (32.7 %)
  • White
    27 (13.2 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PARIS ISD
Phone: (903)737-7469
Website: http://lch.parisisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 205
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
GIVENS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
PARIS ISD
103 Students
655 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PARIS, TX 75460 (0.1 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K