Chestnut Street School serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chestnut Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chestnut Street School's student population of 125 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Rams
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chestnut Street School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chestnut Street School?
125 students attend Chestnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chestnut Street School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Street School?
Chestnut Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Street School offer ?
Chestnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chestnut Street School part of?
Chestnut Street School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District.
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