Enrollment
120
Elementary
DISTRICT 226 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 363066004867
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL
252 CHESTNUT ST, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552 · (516) 390-3150 · Nassau County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL120 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
26 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 115 | 96% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 4% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL this school | 120 | 21.7% | N/A |
| CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELMSFORD | 116 | 16.4% | N/A |
| JOHN PAULDING SCHOOL TARRYTOWN | 166 | 40.4% | N/A |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL ROCKVILLE CENTRE | 149 | 23.5% | 56.1% |
| FURNACE WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CORTLANDT MANOR | 214 | 22.9% | 51.7% |
| LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL WHITE PLAINS | 245 | 27.8% | N/A |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Nassau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 120 | #2,531 of 2,585 | #193 of 193 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.7% | #2,193 of 2,534 | #96 of 193 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
120
+5 (+4%) vs 2020
-12% since 2010-11, when it was 137
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 120 | 10.4 | 11.6:1 | 22% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 125 | 11.6 | 10.8:1 | 39% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 101 | 11.6 | 8.7:1 | 46% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 115 | 10 | 11.5:1 | 30% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 129 | 8.5 | 15.2:1 | 40% (52) |
| 2015-16 | 118 | 13 | 9.1:1 | 43% (51) |
| 2010-11 | 137 | 11 | 12.4:1 | 28% (39) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL.
About CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL is a small elementary school in WEST HEMPSTEAD, New York. Students in pre-K through 1 attend, and enrollment is 120 students. The school's enrollment is 73% smaller than the 443 average for elementary schools in New York.
The 4 schools of WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, including CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL, enroll 1,597 students.
At CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL, Hispanic students make up 57% of the student body. The school is also 19% White, 12% Black, 10% Asian, and 3% multiracial. That is higher than the 19% Hispanic share among all Nassau County residents. CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL's diversity index is 62%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 10.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL and a ratio of 11.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 22% of enrollment. That rate is below the 31% average among public schools in Nassau County.
Within Nassau County, the median household income is $146,202, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 50% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. In all, Nassau County has 315 public schools and roughly 200,775 students.
The closest public school to CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL is WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL, about 0.5 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL's enrollment climbed from 115 in 2020-21 to 120 in 2024-25.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Nassau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,389,591
Census ACS
Median income
$146,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
315
200,775 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOLHigh · 806 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLMiddle · 340 students
- CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 331 students
Other schools in WEST HEMPSTEAD
- WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOLHigh · 806 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLMiddle · 340 students
- CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 331 students
Nearby schools
- WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 806
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL0.7 mi · 340
- JOHN STREET SCHOOL0.8 mi · 483
- HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 1,879
- DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL1.0 mi · 388
- CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL1.0 mi · 331
Frequently asked questions
About CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOLHow many students attend CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL?
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL enrolls approximately 120 students in grades PK-01.
Is CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL have?
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL?
At CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 19% White, 57% Hispanic, 12% Black, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL?
CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL is overseen by WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Nassau County.
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