Early Headstart (Closed 2018)

Early Headstart serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Headstart?
36 students attend Early Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Early Headstart students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Early Headstart offer ?
Early Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Headstart part of?
Early Headstart is part of Windham School District.

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