Hemlock School vs. Locust School
Should you attend Hemlock School or Locust School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Hemlock School
78 Bayberry Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
Garden City, NY 11530
Locust School
220 Boylston St
Garden City, NY 11530
Garden City, NY 11530
Top Rankings
Hemlock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Community Size
Locust School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Community Size
Overview
Hemlock School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Locust School serves 151 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-1
K-1
Total Students
184 students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
64
Grade 1 Students
96
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
81%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%