Hempstead Union Free School District

185 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550-4900
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hempstead Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,134 students in Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
6,134 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 48% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#763 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hempstead Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hempstead Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hempstead Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hempstead Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
27 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,633 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
29%
# Black Students
1,244 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
98 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
2%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
242
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
343
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
447
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
452
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
493
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
525
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
458
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
486
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
62
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,410 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,147 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$248 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hempstead Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$259 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Hempstead Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$40,410
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hempstead Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$42,147
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hempstead Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Main Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
David Paterson School
Math: 29% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: 1-6
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Front Street Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph Mcneil School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Grades: PK-1
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,134 students.
What is the rank of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #765 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead Union Free School District?
76% of Hempstead Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hempstead Union Free School District?
Hempstead Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Hempstead Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,147 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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