Head Start serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
9%
12%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Head Start?
119 students attend Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Head Start students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Head Start offer ?
Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Head Start part of?
Head Start is part of Naugatuck School District.
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