Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
37%
22%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
10%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School?
180 students attend Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School offer ?
Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School part of?
Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools School District.
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