Academy Charter School vs Prospect Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School
Hempstead · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,003 students
Prospect Elementary School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
441 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School Hempstead, New York | Prospect Elementary School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2437 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #45316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 2,003 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 55.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 84.4%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 55.1).
- •Academy Charter School is the larger school with 2,003 students compared with 441.
- •Academy Charter School is a charter school while Prospect Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Charter School better than Prospect Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy Charter School and Prospect Elementary School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School: 2,003. Prospect Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School and Prospect Elementary School rank in New York?
Academy Charter School is unranked and Prospect Elementary School is 2437th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).