David Paterson School vs Prospect Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Paterson School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
Prospect Elementary School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
441 students
| Measure | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York | Prospect Elementary School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 2,536 | #2437 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #37203 of 50,301 | #45316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 388 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 55.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Paterson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 19.3).
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 86.6%).
- •David Paterson School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 55.1).
- •Prospect Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 388.
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 David Paterson School better than Prospect Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), David Paterson School ranks higher (32.0 vs 19.3 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 David Paterson School and Prospect Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Paterson School: 388. Prospect Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Paterson School and Prospect Elementary School rank in New York?
David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 and Prospect Elementary School is 2437th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).