Hempstead Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hempstead Elementary School?
248 students attend Hempstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hempstead Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Hempstead Elementary School offer ?
Hempstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hempstead Elementary School part of?
Hempstead Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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