Chestnut Street School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Street School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chestnut Street School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
120 students attend Chestnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chestnut Street School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Street School offer ?
Chestnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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