David Paterson School
Hempstead, NY · Hempstead Union Free School District · Grades K-6
2,240th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
David Paterson School ranking
SchoolRow ranks David Paterson School 2,240th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
David Paterson School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
David Paterson School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 435 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.5% | 68.3% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 35.7% | 27.6% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts |
Homes near David Paterson School
Typical home value $643K in zip 11550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near David Paterson School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Prospect Elementary SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.7 mi away
- 1Joseph Mcneil SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away2,123rd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 24% - 2Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the ArtsHempstead Union Free School District · 1 mi away1,863rd of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 39% - –Chestnut Street SchoolWest Hempstead Union Free School District · 1 mi away
- 4Jackson Main Elementary SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away1,571st of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 50% - 3Barack Obama Elementary SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away1,725th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 9John Street SchoolFranklin Square Union Free School District · 1.4 mi away441st of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 83% - 10William S Covert SchoolRockville Centre Union Free School District · 1.7 mi away206th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 86%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is David Paterson School in?
David Paterson School is part of the Hempstead Union Free School District district in Hempstead, New York.
Is David Paterson School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks David Paterson School 2,240th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of David Paterson School?
Hispanic 68%, Black 28%, Two or more races 3% (435 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near David Paterson School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11550 is $643K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.