Prospect Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
474 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prospect Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.
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