At a glance
Reported students
465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
Hewitt School: 465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Hewitt School
Hewitt School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rockville Centre. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Rockville Centre Union Free School District. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hewitt School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.5%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black4.5%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockville Centre Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
William S Covert School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
286 reported students
Watson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
224 reported students
Riverside School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
149 reported students
South Side Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
806 reported students
South Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
959 reported students
Public schools near Hewitt School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson School Elementary · Rockville Centre Union Free School District | KG–05 | 387 | 0.8 mi |
| Watson School Elementary · Rockville Centre Union Free School District | KG–05 | 224 | 0.9 mi |
| William S Covert School Elementary · Rockville Centre Union Free School District | KG–05 | 286 | 0.9 mi |
| Lenox Elementary School Elementary · Baldwin Union Free School District | KG–05 | 261 | 0.9 mi |
| Plaza Elementary School Elementary · Baldwin Union Free School District | KG–05 | 429 | 1.3 mi |
| Grand Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Uniondale Union Free School District | PK–05 | 306 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hewitt School
What grades does Hewitt School serve?
Hewitt School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockville Centre Union Free School District.
How many students attend Hewitt School?
Hewitt School reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hewitt School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 465 students and 39.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hewitt School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hewitt School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockville Centre Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hewitt School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hewitt School in?
Hewitt School is part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District, based in Rockville Centre, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hewitt School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson School (0.8 mi), Watson School (0.9 mi), William S Covert School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.