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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 791 students in West Hempstead Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in West Hempstead Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,697 Schools
# Students
1,597 Students
1,741,369 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
154,109 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Hempstead Union Free School District, which is ranked #469 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
51%
31%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
16%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,204 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,709 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,204
$31,405
Spending / Student
$40,709
$32,283
Best West Hempstead Union Free School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwell Avenue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Cornwell Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3140
Gr: 1-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
347 William St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3130
Gr: 4-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
252 Chestnut St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3150
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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