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
4,804 Schools
# Students
6,134 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
215,025 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.
Overall District Rank
#763 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
62%
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
447
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
452
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
493
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
525
194,752
# 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 $31,087. 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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$248 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$259 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,410
$31,087
Spending / Student
$42,147
$31,956
Best Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4201
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
176 William St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4401
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Main Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4651
Grades: 1-6
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
David Paterson School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4451
Grades: 1-6
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Front Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
436 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph Mcneil School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4301
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
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
Grades: PK-1
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4000
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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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