Enrollment
120
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Street School
Chestnut Street School is a small elementary school in West Hempstead, New York, enrolling 120 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 120 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Hempstead Union Free School District spends $38,388 per pupil, 45% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students) and George Washington School (340 students) alongside Chestnut Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chestnut Street School compares
Chestnut Street School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$38,388
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hempstead Union Free School District, which includes Chestnut Street School.
$38,388
Per student
+45%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 24.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in West Hempstead on the city page.
Is Chestnut Street School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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