Northfield Head Start (Closed 2023)

Northfield Head Start serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
38%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northfield Head Start?
30 students attend Northfield Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northfield Head Start students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northfield Head Start?
Northfield Head Start has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northfield Head Start offer ?
Northfield Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Head Start part of?
Northfield Head Start is part of Educational Service Unit 13 School District.

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