GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL

WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.whufsd.com

336 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

George Washington School is a primary educational institution located in West Hempstead, New York, serving as part of the West Hempstead Union Free School District. Situated at 347 William Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students. As a foundational pillar of the local community, it emphasizes early childhood development, academic readiness, and the cultivation of essential social skills necessary for future success in the district’s higher grade levels.

The school operates under the mission of the West Hempstead Union Free School District, which prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum, small-group instruction, and the holistic development of every child. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being, George Washington School strives to build a strong educational baseline for its students. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies can find additional information and resources on the official school district website at http://www.whufsd.com.

336

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	177
Black	58
Asian	25
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
177 (52.7 %)
White
67 (19.9 %)
Black
58 (17.3 %)
Asian
25 (7.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)390-3130
Website:	http://www.whufsd.com
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 122

Ungraded 6