PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hempsteadschools.org

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School, located at 265 Peninsula Blvd in Hempstead, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Hempstead Union Free School District. As a key component of the local district, the school serves the young students of the Hempstead community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that adheres to the broader mission of the Hempstead School District, which emphasizes equity, student achievement, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various school resources, Prospect Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future academic endeavors. For families seeking specific information regarding current school programs, faculty, or district policies, the school’s official website at [hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact.

441

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

55.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	337
Black	95
Asian	9

Hispanic
337 (76.4%)
Black
95 (21.5%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)

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)434-4701
Website:	http://www.hempsteadschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	55.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 251

Kindergarten 190