Very Good
#1251 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Chestnut Street School
Elementary School · West Hempstead Union Free School District · West Hempstead, NY
A West Hempstead Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
252 CHESTNUT ST, West Hempstead, NY 11552
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chestnut Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,192
Median home value
$615,800
Median rent
$3,185/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau CountyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| John Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Cornwell Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–3 | 1.0 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| David Paterson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Hempstead Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $43,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Street School is listed in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Street School
Chestnut Street School is a public elementary school in West Hempstead, NY, part of West Hempstead Union Free School District, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Street School
What grades does Chestnut Street School serve?
Chestnut Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Street School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Street School rank in NY?
Chestnut Street School ranks #1,251 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Chestnut Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chestnut Street School a charter school?
No, Chestnut Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Street School a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Street School?
39.2% of students at Chestnut Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (516) 390-3150
- Area population (ZIP 11552)
- 26,053
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11552; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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