Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart serves 100 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart's student population of 100 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart is 0.55, 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%
10%
Hispanic
61%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
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?
100 students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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