CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL

CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 308 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 23 teachers, CORNWELL AVENUE 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.

CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL is a primary educational institution located in West Hempstead, New York, serving as part of the West Hempstead Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, the school aims to help young learners build confidence and prepare for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to align with the broader goals of the West Hempstead school system, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and student achievement. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure parents remain actively involved in their children's education. Located on Cornwell Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, playing a vital role in the academic and character development of the West Hempstead community.

For more information, contact CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL at (516) 390-3140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 CORNWELL AVE
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552-2455
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CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
308
Teachers:
23.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 308 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.6%
White
23.1%
Black or African American
21.1%
Asian
8.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.