Locust School serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Locust School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Locust School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Locust School often compared to?
Locust Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemlock School, Stewart School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Locust School?
159 students attend Locust School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Locust School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust School?
Locust School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Locust School offer ?
Locust School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Locust School part of?
Locust School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
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