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#4669 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Prospect Elementary School
Elementary School · Hempstead Union Free School District · Hempstead, NY
A Hempstead Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
265 PENINSULA BLVD, Hempstead, NY 11550
- 49:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Hempstead.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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prospect Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$86,904
Median home value
$446,500
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,895 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
| David Paterson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.7 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Hempstead Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $37,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Elementary School is listed in HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Elementary School
Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hempstead, NY, part of Hempstead Union Free School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 49:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,669 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Elementary School
What grades does Prospect Elementary School serve?
Prospect Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 49:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Elementary School rank in NY?
Prospect Elementary School ranks #4,669 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Prospect Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prospect Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prospect Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prospect Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Prospect 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (516) 434-4701
- Area population (ZIP 11550)
- 60,658
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 11550; 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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