- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hempstead, NY
Chestnut Street School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363066004867
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Street School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in West Hempstead · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Street School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Street School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363066004867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Chestnut Street School grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 363066004867 · West Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students)
Chestnut Street School grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hempstead
West Hempstead Secondary School
806 students
- George Washing
George Washington School
340 students
- Cornwell Avenu
Cornwell Avenue School
331 students
- This school 120
Chestnut Street School
120 students
What this shows Chestnut Street School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Street School compares
Chestnut Street School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$42,035
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 19.2%
African American 11.7%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Chestnut Street School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Hempstead Union Free School District reports $42,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornwell Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Street School
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has 120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Street School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Street School?
32.7% of students at Chestnut Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Street School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in West Hempstead, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chestnut Street School rank among elementary schools in West Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Street School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Chestnut Street School, West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students), George Washington School (340 students), and Cornwell Avenue School (331 students). See the West Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.