Total enrollment
1,597
+195 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
New York · 1,597 students · 1 city
4 public K-12 schools, 1,597 students, one district. That is the WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT entry on the numbers, with a mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.5% | #266 of 437 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,597 | #315 of 576 | #5,230 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #324 of 576 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #507 of 565 | #2,935 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 31.4% | #401 of 573 | #6,491 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.8% | #50 of 425 | #770 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL | West Hempstead | High | 07-12 | 806 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL | West Hempstead | Middle | 04-06 | 340 |
| CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL | West Hempstead | Elementary | 01-03 | 331 |
| CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL | West Hempstead | Elementary | PK-01 | 120 |
About WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools across New York, collectively teacheing roughly 1,597 students.
For a sense of the school types, WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT runs about 399 students per school, 23% lower than the state mean of roughly 519.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has increased 14% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,402 students to 1,597.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.