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Prekindergarten· 47 schools in district

Jackson Head Start

1402 Reed Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301Rapides Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
136
Students
Total enrolled
$14,229
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 39% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 136 students in grades PK–PK in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,229 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jackson Head Start is a small prekindergarten in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving grades PK–PK with 136 students. The district invests $14,229 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Jackson Head Start

136
Total Students
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
92%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution69 male · 67 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility92%
National avg 52% · 125 students
Student Composition
94%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black94%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220129002508

Academic Outcomes at Jackson Head Start

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,229Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,229
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,261
Student Support$2,703
Administration$1,707
Operations$2,134
Other$1,423
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,229 spent per student, an estimated $6,303 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
39%
State government
43.2%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 92% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolJ.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolTioga Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolAlexandria Middle Magnet SchoolPineville Junior High SchoolTioga Junior High School
+1 more
↓
High School
Alexandria Senior High SchoolPineville High SchoolBuckeye High SchoolTioga High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyRapides Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRapides Parish →
Phone: (318)449-3356
NCES ID: 220129002508
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Alexandria seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rapides Parish
High
Alexandria Senior High School
1,482 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Pineville High School
1,374 students · 09–12
57% FRL
High
Buckeye High School
972 students · 06–12
49% FRL
High
Tioga High School
963 students · 09–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
Elem
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
960 students · PK–06
66% FRL
Mid
Scott M. Brame Middle School
794 students · 06–08
● 37 opp73% FRL
High
Peabody Magnet High School
760 students · 09–12
● 43 opp91% FRL
Other
Oak Hill High School
759 students · PK–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1402 Reed Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.