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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL·NCES 690000200057

DANDAN HEAD START

Dandan, Saipan, MP 96950 · (670) 288-8820 · Saipan Municipality
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL30 STUDENTS
Enrollment
30
Elementary
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 55
Student : Teacher
33.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.1:1 · STATE 27.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
30 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 100%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
30
Student demographics
Asian
13%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 35%
Pacific Islander
2997%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 61%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1447%
Female
1653%

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About DANDAN HEAD START

DANDAN HEAD START is a close-knit elementary school in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, overseen by Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School. The school serves 30 students in grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 45% smaller than the state mean of about 55.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School comprises 16 schools with combined enrollment of 897 students; DANDAN HEAD START is among them.

Demographically, DANDAN HEAD START shows that 97% of students identify as Pacific Islander, making the school strongly Pacific Islander-majority. Other groups include 3% Asian.

On the resource side, The school employs 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 33.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 27.1:1, putting DANDAN HEAD START higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at DANDAN HEAD START qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

DANDAN EARLY HEAD START is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

On this page, members of the DANDAN HEAD START community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Quick facts

School name
DANDAN HEAD START
District
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School
Address
Dandan, Saipan, MP 96950
Phone
(670) 288-8820
County
Saipan Municipality
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
33.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
30 (100%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
690000200057
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School
Other schools in Saipan
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About DANDAN HEAD START
What is the total enrollment at DANDAN HEAD START?
DANDAN HEAD START enrolls approximately 30 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does DANDAN HEAD START serve?
DANDAN HEAD START serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DANDAN HEAD START?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DANDAN HEAD START is approximately 33.3:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at DANDAN HEAD START?
At DANDAN HEAD START, the student body is approximately 3% Asian.
Who oversees DANDAN HEAD START?
DANDAN HEAD START is overseen by Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School in Saipan Municipality.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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