DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL

www.hempsteadschools.org

388 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The David Paterson School, located at 40 Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, New York, is a primary educational institution serving the Hempstead Union Free School District. Named in honor of the prominent New York political family, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of the Hempstead school system, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a vital community hub within Hempstead. Like many schools in the district, it prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth, working closely with families and the local community to address the unique needs of its pupils. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, district news, or contact details, the official district website at [www.hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

388

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	260
Black	125
Asian	3

Hispanic
260 (67.0%)
Black
125 (32.2%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-4451
Website:	http://www.hempsteadschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 40

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 65