Chestnut Street School serves 116 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chestnut Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Chestnut Street School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chestnut Street School is 0.65, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
116 students attend Chestnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chestnut Street School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Street School offer ?
Chestnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Street School part of?
Chestnut Street School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District.
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