West Hempstead Union Free School District

252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552-2455
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,636 students in West Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
5 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
1,636 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

West Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#330 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Hempstead Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West 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.
63%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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.
85-89%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West 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:

0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
784 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
29%
# Black Students
321 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
351 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
21%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
106
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
16
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,222 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,738 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of West 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
$65 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of West 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
$40,222
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West 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
$39,738
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in West 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 West Hempstead Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwell Avenue School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Grades: 1-3
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Grades: 3-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
West Hempstead Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Grades: K-2
| 116 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District is ranked #340 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Hempstead Union Free School District?
48% of West Hempstead Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hempstead Union Free School District?
West Hempstead Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is West Hempstead Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,738 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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