FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 386 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 436 Front Street in Hempstead, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hempstead Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body, focusing on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting a supportive learning environment. By emphasizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels and beyond.
As part of the Hempstead public school system, Front Street Elementary operates under the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to address the unique needs of its population, striving to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and achievement. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative updates can visit their official website at [http://www.hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org).
For more information, contact FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 434-4551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
(516) 434-4551
http://www.hempsteadschools.org
FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 386
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 386 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRONT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.