Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center

Ballard County
3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
93 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Ballard County Preschool/Headstart, located in Barlow, Kentucky, serves as an essential early childhood education hub for the local community. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment for young children, helping them develop the foundational academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for a successful transition into kindergarten. By utilizing the Headstart model, the facility emphasizes comprehensive development, ensuring that students receive support that addresses both their educational needs and their overall well-being.

The center acts as a vital resource for families in the region by fostering a collaborative partnership between educators and parents. Through a curriculum designed to engage young learners, the staff encourages curiosity and skill-building in a safe, inclusive setting. Located on Paducah Road, the school remains a cornerstone for early intervention and school readiness in Ballard County, committed to giving children a strong start during their most formative developmental years.
93
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (78.5%)
  • Two or More
    12 (12.9%)
  • Black
    5 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ballard County
Phone: (270)665-8400
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 93
Gender Ratio