Headstart serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
73%
29%
Black
22%
13%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Headstart?
220 students attend Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Headstart students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Headstart offer ?
Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Headstart part of?
Headstart is part of New Haven School District.
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