Very Good
#915 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
Based on limited data
Locust School
Elementary School · Garden City Union Free School District · Garden City, NY
A Garden City Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
220 BOYLSTON ST, Garden City, NY 11530
- 12.2:1 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.
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Where Locust School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$202,841
Median home value
$987,800
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
70.9%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,743 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter School-uniondaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,522 | Compare → |
| Jackson Main Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 756 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Garden City Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Locust School is listed in GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Locust School
Locust School is a public elementary school in Garden City, NY, part of Garden City Union Free School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locust School
What grades does Locust School serve?
Locust School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Locust School?
Locust School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Locust School rank in NY?
Locust School ranks #915 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Locust School's MySchoolScout rating?
Locust School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Locust School a charter school?
No, Locust School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Locust School a Title I school?
No, Locust School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (516) 478-1800
- Area population (ZIP 11530)
- 28,041
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 11530; 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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