West Hempstead Union Free School District

The West Hempstead Union Free School District is located in West Hempstead, NY and includes 5 schools that serve 2,270 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The West Hempstead Union Free School District spends $20,695 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Hempstead Union Free School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Hempstead Union Free School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Hempstead Union Free School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Hempstead Union Free School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.