Homestead School serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homestead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Homestead School's student population of 235 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Homestead School is 0.43, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Homestead School often compared to?
Homestead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemlock School, Stewart Manor School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Homestead School?
235 students attend Homestead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Homestead School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead School?
Homestead School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Homestead School offer ?
Homestead School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestead School part of?
Homestead School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
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