Enrollment
459
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Valley, NY
Hempstead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hempstead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362781003772
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempstead Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempstead Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362781003772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hempstead Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hempstead Elementary School
Hempstead Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Spring Valley, New York, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 793 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #434.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) spends $32,389 per pupil, 23% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students) and Spring Valley High School (1,501 students) alongside Hempstead Elementary 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 Hempstead Elementary School compares
Hempstead Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$32,389
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 76.0%
African American 16.8%
Asian 3.5%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Hempstead Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley), which includes Hempstead Elementary School.
$32,389
Per student
+23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+95%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 37.5%
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 Hempstead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kakiat Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomona Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempstead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hempstead Elementary School
How many students attend Hempstead Elementary School?
Hempstead Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempstead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempstead Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hempstead Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Hempstead Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempstead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hempstead Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempstead Elementary School?
Hempstead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hempstead Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempstead Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley on the city page.
Is Hempstead Elementary School a good school?
Hempstead Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
Besides Hempstead Elementary School, East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students), Spring Valley High School (1,501 students), and Kakiat Elementary School (822 students). See the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) district page for the complete list.
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