Chestnut Street School vs David Paterson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Street School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
120 students
David Paterson School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
| Measure | Chestnut Street School West Hempstead, New York | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 2,536 | #1989 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5711 of 50,301 | #37203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 120 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | West Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 32.0).
- •Chestnut Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 86.6%).
- •Chestnut Street School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.6).
- •David Paterson School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 120.
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 Chestnut Street School better than David Paterson School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Street School ranks higher (78.7 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chestnut Street School and David Paterson School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Street School: 120. David Paterson School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Street School and David Paterson School rank in New York?
Chestnut Street School is 413th of 2,536 and David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).