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Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
Elementary School · Hempstead Union Free School District · Hempstead, NY
A Hempstead Union Free School District elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
270 WASHINGTON ST, Hempstead, NY 11550
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,895 | Compare → |
| Jackson Main Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–6 | 0.5 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Locust SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–1 | 0.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Prospect Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Hempstead Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is listed in HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is a public elementary school in Hempstead, NY, part of Hempstead Union Free School District, serving approximately 756 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,726 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
What grades does Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts serve?
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts rank in NY?
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts ranks #4,726 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts has 13% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts a charter school?
No, Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts a Title I school?
No, Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts?
68.7% of students at Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (516) 434-4801
- Area population (ZIP 11550)
- 60,658
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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