At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335.5
Cornwell Avenue School: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
17.1:1 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
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Cornwell Avenue School
Cornwell Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–03 in West Hempstead. It is one of 4 current school records connected to West Hempstead Union Free School District. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.2%) and Black (21.5%). English learners represent 14.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cornwell Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.36 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.1%
- Hispanic49.2%
- Black21.5%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- 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 West Hempstead Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chestnut Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
120 reported students
George Washington School
Middle · Grades 04–06
340 reported students
West Hempstead Secondary School
High · Grades 07–12
806 reported students
Public schools near Cornwell Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Road School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 410 | 0.7 mi |
| Maurice W Downing Primary School Elementary · Malverne Union Free School District | KG–02 | 382 | 0.7 mi |
| Chestnut Street School Elementary · West Hempstead Union Free School District | PK–01 | 120 | 1 mi |
| Polk Street School Elementary · Franklin Square Union Free School District | PK–06 | 594 | 1.1 mi |
| James a Dever School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 437 | 1.3 mi |
| John Street School Elementary · Franklin Square Union Free School District | PK–06 | 483 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cornwell Avenue School
What grades does Cornwell Avenue School serve?
Cornwell Avenue School reports grades 01–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Hempstead Union Free School District.
How many students attend Cornwell Avenue School?
Cornwell Avenue School reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cornwell Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 331 students and 19.36 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 Cornwell Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cornwell Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Hempstead Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cornwell Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cornwell Avenue School in?
Cornwell Avenue School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District, based in West Hempstead, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cornwell Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow Road School (0.7 mi), Maurice W Downing Primary School (0.7 mi), Chestnut Street School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.