Locust School serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Locust School's student population of 138 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Locust School is 0.44, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Locust School often compared to?
Locust Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemlock School, Stewart School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Locust School?
138 students attend Locust School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Locust School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust School?
Locust School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Locust School offer ?
Locust School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust School part of?
Locust School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
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