Chestnut Street School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chestnut Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Chestnut Street School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chestnut Street School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
19%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
120 students attend Chestnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chestnut Street School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Street School offer ?
Chestnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chestnut Street School part of?
Chestnut Street School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District.
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