Front Street Elementary School

436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 5-6, Front Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Front Street Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Front Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Front Street Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3505 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
16%
46%
41%
49%
(20-21)
50-59%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Front Street Elementary School's ranking?
Front Street Elementary School is ranked #3505 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Front Street Elementary School?
340 students attend Front Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Front Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Front Street Elementary School?
Front Street Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Front Street Elementary School offer ?
Front Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Front Street Elementary School part of?
Front Street Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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