Paul Irwin Head Start Center serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
49%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paul Irwin Head Start Center?
43 students attend Paul Irwin Head Start Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Paul Irwin Head Start Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Irwin Head Start Center?
Paul Irwin Head Start Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Irwin Head Start Center offer ?
Paul Irwin Head Start Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Paul Irwin Head Start Center part of?
Paul Irwin Head Start Center is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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