Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart's student population of 102 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
44%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart?
102 students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart offer ?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart part of?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart is part of Garfield Public School District.
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