Enrollment
30
Elementary
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 55
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CNMI PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM·NCES 690000200057
DANDAN HEAD START
Dandan, Saipan, MP 96950 · (670) 288-8820 · Saipan Municipality
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL30 STUDENTS
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30 | 0.9 | 33.3:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 1 | 33.0:1 | 100% (33) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DANDAN HEAD START.
About DANDAN HEAD START
DANDAN HEAD START sits in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and is classified as an elementary school. A federal count lists 30 students at the school, in pre-K. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Northern Mariana Islands) has about 55 students.
The 16 schools of CNMI Public School System, including DANDAN HEAD START, enroll 897 students.
At DANDAN HEAD START, Pacific Islander students make up 97% of the student body. The remaining students are 3% Asian.
At DANDAN HEAD START, 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 33.3:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Northern Mariana Islands average 27.1:1. Roughly 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Northern Mariana Islands, the average is about the same, 100%.
The nearest other public school, DANDAN EARLY HEAD START, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of DANDAN HEAD START.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Remote, meaning it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CNMI Public School System
- KOBLERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 475 students
- CHALAN KANOA HEAD STARTElementary · 75 students
- EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICESHigh · 70 students
- JMR HEAD STARTElementary · 54 students
- OLEAI HEAD STARTElementary · 30 students
- ROTA HEAD STARTElementary · 28 students
Other schools in Saipan
- KOBLERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 475 students
- CHALAN KANOA HEAD STARTElementary · 75 students
- EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICESHigh · 70 students
- JMR HEAD STARTElementary · 54 students
- OLEAI HEAD STARTElementary · 30 students
- TANAPAG HEAD STARTElementary · 27 students
Nearby schools
- DANDAN EARLY HEAD START0.0 mi · 8
- CHALAN KANOA HEAD START2.0 mi · 75
- CHALAN KANOA EARLY HEAD START2.0 mi · 16
- KOBLERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.3 mi · 475
- OLEAI HEAD START2.3 mi · 30
- SUSUPE EARLY HEAD START2.3 mi · 8
Frequently asked questions
About DANDAN HEAD STARTWhat 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 CNMI Public School System in Saipan Municipality.
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