Very Good
#1340 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Hewlett Elementary School
Elementary School · Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District · Hewlett, NY
A Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1570 BROADWAY, Hewlett, NY 11557
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hewlett Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hewlett Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$170,048
Median home value
$708,400
Median rent
$2,287/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William L Buck SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva of South ShorePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Marion Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $41,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hewlett Elementary School is listed in HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hewlett Elementary School
Hewlett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hewlett, NY, part of Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hewlett Elementary School
What grades does Hewlett Elementary School serve?
Hewlett Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Hewlett Elementary School?
Hewlett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewlett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewlett Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hewlett Elementary School rank in NY?
Hewlett Elementary School ranks #1,340 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hewlett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hewlett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hewlett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hewlett Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hewlett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hewlett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hewlett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hewlett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hewlett Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Hewlett Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (516) 792-4500
- Area population (ZIP 11557)
- 8,503
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 11557; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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