At a glance
Reported students
181
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
182.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Hitchcock Headstart: 181 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
182.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 0
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Hitchcock Headstart
Hitchcock Headstart is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Hitchcock. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hitchcock ISD. NCES reports 181 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 182.8:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hitchcock Headstart
- 1How do the reported 182.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11%
- Hispanic27.1%
- Black58.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hitchcock ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stewart El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
355 reported students
Crosby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
406 reported students
Hitchcock Pri
Elementary · Grades PK–02
485 reported students
Hitchcock H S
High · Grades 09–12
585 reported students
Public schools near Hitchcock Headstart
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Community School - Mainland Other · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | PK–09 | 327 | 1.9 mi |
| Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) Other · Dickinson ISD | 09–10 | 7 | 4.6 mi |
| Coastal Alternative Program Other · Santa Fe ISD | 09–11 | 4 | 4.6 mi |
| Galveston Co JJAEP Other · Clear Creek ISD | 11–11 | — | 5.3 mi |
| Galveston Co J J a E P Other · Dickinson ISD | 07–11 | 1 | 5.3 mi |
| Galveston Co J J a E P Other · Galveston ISD | 09–09 | 5 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hitchcock Headstart
What grades does Hitchcock Headstart serve?
Hitchcock Headstart reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hitchcock ISD.
How many students attend Hitchcock Headstart?
Hitchcock Headstart reported 181 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hitchcock Headstart?
The calculated ratio is 182.8:1, based on 181 students and 0.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hitchcock Headstart a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hitchcock Headstart is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hitchcock ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hitchcock Headstart students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hitchcock Headstart in?
Hitchcock Headstart is part of Hitchcock ISD, based in Hitchcock, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hitchcock Headstart?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ignite Community School - Mainland (1.9 mi), Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) (4.6 mi), Coastal Alternative Program (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.