PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 496 students. With about 36 teachers, PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 265 Peninsula Blvd in Hempstead, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Hempstead Union Free School District. As a key component of the local district, the school serves the young students of the Hempstead community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school transitions.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that adheres to the broader mission of the Hempstead School District, which emphasizes equity, student achievement, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various school resources, Prospect Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future academic endeavors. For families seeking specific information regarding current school programs, faculty, or district policies, the school’s official website at [hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact.
For more information, contact PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 434-4701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
(516) 434-4701
http://www.hempsteadschools.org
PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 496 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:
- 496
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 496 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.6%
- Black or African American
- 21.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- White
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.