Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart serves 105 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- 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:
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Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart is 0.49, 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%
11%
Hispanic
65%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart?
105 students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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