Head Start (Closed 2018)

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 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
119 students
This chart displays total students of Head Start by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Head Start
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Head Start by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Head Start and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Head Start and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Head Start and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Head Start and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Head Start and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Head Start.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Head Start and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.