Hemlock School serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemlock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hemlock School's student population of 200 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hemlock School is 0.33, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hemlock School often compared to?
Hemlock Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead School, Locust School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hemlock School?
200 students attend Hemlock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hemlock School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemlock School?
Hemlock School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hemlock School offer ?
Hemlock School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemlock School part of?
Hemlock School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
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