Headstart Eastland serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headstart Eastland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Headstart Eastland's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Headstart Eastland is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Headstart Eastland?
16 students attend Headstart Eastland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Headstart Eastland students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Headstart Eastland?
Headstart Eastland has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headstart Eastland offer ?
Headstart Eastland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Headstart Eastland part of?
Headstart Eastland is part of Newark City School District.
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