Tinian Head Start serves 19 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tinian Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tinian Head Start's student population of 19 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tinian Head Start is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
33%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
68%
58%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tinian Head Start?
19 students attend Tinian Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tinian Head Start students are Hawaiian, and 32% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tinian Head Start?
Tinian Head Start has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tinian Head Start offer ?
Tinian Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Tinian Head Start part of?
Tinian Head Start is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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