HEAD START

www.pisd.edu

146 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Head Start program located at 1600 Rigsbee Drive in Plano, Texas, operates as part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). This federally funded program is designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, nutritional, and health services. By focusing on early childhood development, the program aims to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners before they enter the traditional elementary school system.

As an extension of the Plano ISD, this location benefits from the district’s established educational resources and commitment to early intervention. The program typically emphasizes parent involvement, individualized instruction, and a holistic approach to child development, addressing not only the academic needs of the student but also the social-emotional and wellness requirements of the family unit. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details are encouraged to visit the official [Plano ISD website](http://www.pisd.edu) for information regarding eligibility, application processes, and local program availability.

146

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEAD START
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	90
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
90 (61.6 %)
Black
31 (21.2 %)
White
18 (12.3 %)
Asian
5 (3.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-7160
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
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 146