Rota Head Start serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rota Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rota Head Start's student population of 34 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rota Head Start is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
33%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
85%
58%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rota Head Start?
34 students attend Rota Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rota Head Start students are Hawaiian, and 15% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rota Head Start?
Rota Head Start has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rota Head Start offer ?
Rota Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Rota Head Start part of?
Rota Head Start is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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