- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hempstead, NY
Prospect Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361413006370
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361413006370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Prospect Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 361413006370 · Hempstead, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 36.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,879 students)
Prospect Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Prospect Elementary 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
- This school 441
Prospect Elementary School
441 students
- Barack Obama E 439
Barack Obama Elementary School
439 students
- Jackson Main E 436
Jackson Main Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary School compares
Prospect Elementary 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 | 36.8:1 | ▲ 212% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
36.8:1
students per teacher
- 212% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
83.4%
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 76.4%
African American 21.5%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Prospect Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Prospect Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Main Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Elementary 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide other 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary School
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 36.8:1, which is 212% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospect Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Prospect Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Prospect Elementary School rank among schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Prospect Elementary 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.