William S Covert School
South Hempstead, NY · Rockville Centre Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
206th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
379 WILLOW ST, South Hempstead, NY 11550
(516)255-8916NCES ID 362478003434Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks William S Covert School 206th 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 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 283 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 59.4% | ▼ 19.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 25.4% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 6.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $643K in zip 11550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than William S Covert School
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ELA 70% ▼11 · Math 73% ▼13Compare - #1385Grand Avenue Elementary SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away1,385th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▼35 · Math 54% ▼32Compare - #321Wilson SchoolRockville Centre Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away321st of 2,326
ELA 81% = · Math 77% ▼9Compare - #2123Joseph Mcneil SchoolHempstead Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away2,123rd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼46 · Math 24% ▼62Compare - #301Hewitt SchoolRockville Centre Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away301st of 2,326
ELA 78% ▼3 · Math 81% ▼5Compare - #608Brookside Elementary SchoolBaldwin Union Free School District · 1.4 mi away608th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▼11 · Math 71% ▼15Compare - #512Plaza Elementary SchoolBaldwin Union Free School District · 1.4 mi away512th of 2,326
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What school district is William S Covert School in?
William S Covert School is part of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District district in South Hempstead, New York.
Is William S Covert School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William S Covert School 206th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of William S Covert School?
White 59%, Hispanic 25%, Black 6%, Two or more races 6% (283 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William S Covert 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.