HEMLOCK SCHOOL

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

191 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Hemlock School is a primary educational institution located in Garden City, New York, serving as part of the Garden City Union Free School District. As an early childhood facility, it typically focuses on the foundational years of education, specifically serving students in the primary grades (often Kindergarten and sometimes first grade, depending on the district’s configuration). The school is known for fostering a nurturing, supportive environment designed to ease young children into the formal schooling experience while emphasizing social-emotional development alongside core academic skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the Garden City community, which is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and robust parent involvement. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources, Hemlock School aims to provide a strong start for its youngest learners, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and collaborative play. For more specific information regarding their current programs, school calendar, or registration procedures, families are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us.

191

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEMLOCK SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	27
Two or More	1

White
156 (81.7 %)
Asian
27 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)478-1600
Website:	http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 96