HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Situated at 999 Herricks Road in New Hyde Park, New York, the Herricks Union Free School District is a vibrant, fully operational public school system serving a thriving suburb in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter district, Herricks manages five operational school facilities that deliver comprehensive educational programming spanning from kindergarten through twelfth grade, along with dedicated ungraded instructional programs. The district educates a diverse student body of 4,276 enrolled students, maintaining a balanced distribution across all primary and secondary grade levels to foster a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for local families.

To ensure academic excellence and tailored student care, the district is backed by a powerful workforce comprising nearly 1,477 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 708 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, providing an exceptionally strong student-to-teacher ratio that allows for personalized instruction and rigorous coursework. The academic ecosystem is further reinforced by 136 instructional aides and over 632 operational and educational support staff, creating a holistic infrastructure centered on student achievement, wellness, and community engagement. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the Herricks Union Free School District represents a highly resourced and well-structured suburban public education system.
5
Total Schools
4,276
Total Students
707.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White688
Hispanic208
Black25
Asian3,288
Two or More58
American Indian1
Pacific Islander6
  • Asian
    3,288 (76.9%)
  • White
    688 (16.1%)
  • Hispanic
    208 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    58 (1.4%)
  • Black
    25 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:4,276*
Teachers (FTE):707.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 5 Schools