Preschool Program - Hes serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preschool Program - Hes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Preschool Program - Hes's student population of 41 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preschool Program - Hes is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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 Preschool Program - Hes?
41 students attend Preschool Program - Hes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Preschool Program - Hes students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preschool Program - Hes?
Preschool Program - Hes has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Preschool Program - Hes offer ?
Preschool Program - Hes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Preschool Program - Hes part of?
Preschool Program - Hes is part of Southington School District.
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