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Prospect Elementary School

265 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Prospect Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prospect Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prospect Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Prospect Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
414 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Prospect Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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