Below Average
#1135 of 1,284 schools in KY
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center
School · Ballard County · Barlow, KY
A Ballard County school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
3383 Paducah Road, Barlow, KY 42024
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,969
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$579/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ballard County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is listed in Ballard County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is a public school in Barlow, KY, part of Ballard County, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center
What grades does Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center serve?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center rank in KY?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center ranks #1,135 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center a charter school?
No, Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center a Title I school?
No, Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center?
77.8% of students at Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ballard County
- Phone
- (270) 665-8400
- Area population (ZIP 42024)
- 1,160
- Area median age
- 50.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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