Head Start Enrollment (2008–2023)

Definition

Data are provided by location of Head Start program office, NOT by location of site.

Total funded enrollment in Head Start programs. The term "funded enrollment" refers to the number of children and  that are supported by federal Head Start funds in a program at any one time during the program year; these are sometimes referred to as enrollment slots.
Funded enrollment numbers include enrollment slots funded by state or other funds when used by grantees as required nonfederal match. States may provide additional funding to local Head Start programs which is not included in federal Head Start reporting.

Data Source

Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Notes

Data are provided by grantee, and grantee addresses are aggregated using ZIP code up to the county level. Data for 2019-2020 is unavailable due to COVID-10 pandemic.

Last Updated

2024-09