Chestnut Street School serves 101 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Chestnut Street School's student population of 101 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chestnut Street School is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
101 students attend Chestnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Chestnut Street School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Street School offer ?
Chestnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
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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