Helene Grant Headstart serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
31%
Black
67%
12%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
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 Helene Grant Headstart?
36 students attend Helene Grant Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Helene Grant Headstart students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helene Grant Headstart?
Helene Grant Headstart has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helene Grant Headstart offer ?
Helene Grant Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Helene Grant Headstart part of?
Helene Grant Headstart is part of New Haven School District.
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