At a glance
Reported students
102
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart: 102 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Garfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garfield Public School District. NCES reports 102 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (43.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic52%
- Black2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Other · Grades PK–PK
105 reported students
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
204 reported students
James Madison School #10
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Roosevelt School #7
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Public Preschool Annex Other · Garfield Public School District | PK–PK | 105 | 0.2 mi |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Other · Charter · Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | KG–12 | 1,276 | 0.6 mi |
| Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Other · Garfield Public School District | PK–PK | 204 | 1.1 mi |
| Washington School Other · Saddle Brook School District | PK–PK | 58 | 1.2 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Other · Passaic City School District | PK–PK | 252 | 1.3 mi |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter School Other · Charter · Passaic Arts and Science Charter School | KG–12 | 2,175 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
What grades does Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart serve?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Garfield Public School District.
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart reported 102 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 102 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart in?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is part of Garfield Public School District, based in Garfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garfield Public Preschool Annex (0.2 mi), Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School (0.6 mi), Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.