- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hempstead, NY
David Paterson School
Federal NCES profile for David Paterson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361413001151
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Paterson School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
David Paterson School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Paterson School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361413001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
David Paterson School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 361413001151 · Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 16.2:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,879 students)
David Paterson School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
David Paterson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,879 students
- Alverta B Gray 748
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
748 students
- Rhodes Academy 631
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
631 students
- Prospect Eleme 441
Prospect Elementary School
441 students
- Barack Obama E 439
Barack Obama Elementary School
439 students
- This school 388
David Paterson School
388 students
What this shows David Paterson School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Paterson School compares
David Paterson 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.9%
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
$35,470
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 32.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, David Paterson School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hempstead Union Free School District reports $35,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Paterson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Paterson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Paterson School
How many students attend David Paterson School?
David Paterson School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Paterson School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Paterson School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Paterson School?
58.4% of students at David Paterson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Paterson School?
The largest demographic group at David Paterson School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Paterson School?
David Paterson School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 David Paterson School rank among elementary schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, David Paterson School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in 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 Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides David Paterson School, Hempstead Union Free School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,879 students), Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (748 students), and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (631 students). See the Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.