Below Average
#7586 of 8,552 schools in TX
Head Start
School · PLANO ISD
1600 RIGSBEE DR, Plano, TX 75074
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 62 schools in Plano. Learn more
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,586 of 8,552
In Plano
#65 of 66
public schools
In district
#70 of 71
PLANO ISD
Academic performance
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Head Start
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About Head Start
Head Start is a public school in Plano, TX, part of PLANO ISD. Head Start serves approximately 146 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,586 of 8,552 schools in TX.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 146 students, Head Start is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Head Start Compares
See how Head Start performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1600 RIGSBEE DR, Plano, TX 75074
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Head Start may also want to explore other schools in the area. ISAACS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAMS H S (rated 5.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD (rated 4.8/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Plano, see our Plano schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEADOWS EL Plano | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| BOWMAN MIDDLE Plano | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| MEMORIAL EL Plano | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| WILLIAMS H S Plano | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| FORMAN EL Plano | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ARMSTRONG MIDDLE Plano | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| MENDENHALL EL Plano | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| DOOLEY EL Plano | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| BARRON EL Plano | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ISAACS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Plano | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Plano | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| OTTO MIDDLE Plano | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| PLANO EAST SR H S Plano | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY PLANO Dallas | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD Plano | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
| HICKEY EL Plano | 2.5 mi | 8.1 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BRECKINRIDGE PARK Richardson | 2.5 mi | — |
| MCCALL EL Plano | 2.8 mi | 8.3 |
| BRECKINRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richardson | 2.7 mi | — |
| ACADEMY H S Plano | 2.5 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75074 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,185
Median Home Value
$347,300
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
Population
53,146
College Educated
41.7%
Homeownership
52.6%
Avg Commute
26.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
35
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Head Start
What grades does Head Start serve?
Head Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Head Start?
Head Start has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Start is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Head Start rank in TX?
Head Start ranks #7,586 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Head Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Head Start a charter school?
No, Head Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Head Start a Title I school?
No, Head Start is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Head Start?
97.9% of students at Head Start qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Collin County
- Phone
- (469) 752-7160
Resources & Links
District
PLANO ISD- District Enrollment
- 47,899
- Schools in District
- 77
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,384
- District Rank
- #70 of 71
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