Prospect Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550

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Tel: (516) 434-4701

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Prospect Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 441 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Prospect Elementary School
Pre-K	251
Kind	190

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Total Students

441 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School
2025	441
2024	490
2023	414
2022	474
2021	573
2020	440
2019	440
2018	564
2017	564
2016	567
2015	493

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Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School
2025	8
2024	11
2023	13
2022	17
2021	18
2020	31
2019	31
2018	25
2017	25
2016	22
2015	35

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School Rankings

The of Prospect Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

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11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2024	45:1	11:1
2023	32:1	12:1	20:1
2022	28:1	12:1	19:1
2021	32:1	12:1	19:1
2020	14:1	13:1	18:1
2019	14:1	13:1	18:1
2018	23:1	14:1	22:1
2017	23:1	14:1	22:1
2016	26:1	14:1	25:1
2015	14:1	14:1	19:1
2014	19:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York
2024	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	2%	10%
2024	1%	10%
2023	1%	10%	1%
2022	1%	10%	2%
2021	1%	10%	1%
2014	1%	9%

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Hispanic

76%

31%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	76%	31%
2024	77%	30%
2023	78%	29%	73%
2022	80%	29%	72%
2021	80%	28%	72%
2020	77%	27%	71%
2019	77%	27%	71%
2018	76%	26%	69%
2017	76%	26%	69%
2016	69%	26%	68%
2015	70%	25%	65%

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Black

22%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	22%	15%
2024	19%	15%
2023	18%	16%	24%
2022	16%	16%	24%
2021	15%	17%	25%
2020	21%	17%	26%
2019	21%	17%	26%
2018	24%	17%	29%
2017	24%	17%	29%
2016	28%	18%	30%
2015	24%	18%	32%

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White

n/a

39%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2024	1%	40%
2023	1%	40%	1%
2022	1%	41%	1%
2021	1%	41%	1%
2020	1%	43%	2%
2019	1%	43%	2%
2016	3%	44%	2%
2015	6%	45%	3%
2014	4%	46%	3%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2024	1%	4%
2023	2%	4%	1%
2022	2%	3%	1%
2021	3%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.38

0.73

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	0.38	0.72
2024	0.37	0.72
2023	0.36	0.73	0.42
2022	0.34	0.72	0.42
2021	0.34	0.72	0.43
2020	0.37	0.71	0.43
2019	0.37	0.71	0.43
2018	0.37	0.71	0.45
2017	0.37	0.71	0.45
2016	0.45	0.70	0.46
2015	0.45	0.70	0.48

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(22-23)

61%

34.8%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate (2021-2023)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2023	61%	34.8%	63.6%
2022	83.5%	38.5%	64.2%
2021	95.9%	27.7%	81.2%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

71%

55%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	71%	55%
2024	57%	54%
2023	63%	53%	55%
2022	63%	51%	60%
2021	59%	52%	64%
2020	32%	50%	60%
2019	32%	50%	60%
2018	77%	48%	62%
2017	77%	48%	62%
2016	85%	44%	65%
2015	80%	45%	59%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2025)
Year	Prospect Elementary School	New York	Hempstead Union Free School District
2025	7%	2%
2024	14%	3%
2023	10%	3%	5%
2022	8%	3%	4%
2018	2%	5%	1%
2017	2%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	6%	6%	3%
2014	4%	5%	4%

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School District Name

Hempstead Union Free School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?

Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?

441 students attend Prospect Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Prospect Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?

Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?

Prospect Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.

Popular comparisons: Prospect Elementary School vs. Academy Charter School

The nearest high school to Prospect Elementary School is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology (9,356.0 miles away)

The nearest middle school is Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School (9,358.3 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy (9,358.2 miles away)

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Marine Academy Of Science And Technology

Vocational School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
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(732) 291-0995

9356 miles

Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
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3314 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-7580

9358.2 miles

Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

P.s. 329 Surfside

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2929 W 30th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 787-3460

9358.2 miles

Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
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501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 513-6951

9358.3 miles

Gr: K-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented

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(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
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2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814

9358.3 miles

Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

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