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
Locust School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
![This chart displays total students of Locust School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays total students of Locust School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-NtL5ZJ.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Locust School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Locust School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-22fWYt.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Locust School by grade. This chart displays the students of Locust School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-L0jUZy.png)
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
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Locust School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Locust School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-bgrP4aR.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Locust School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Locust School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-HCWJam.png)
Hispanic
11%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Locust School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Locust School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-L0jVak.png)
Black
2%
16%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Locust School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Locust School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-baBaGZP.png)
White
71%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Locust School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Locust School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-b4WIpcE.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Locust School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Locust School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-brF3ecw.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Locust School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Locust School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-b3dgEb3.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-NtL6bH.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Locust School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Locust School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-bt9eFbG.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Locust School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Locust School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/55000/55235/locust-school-chart-TaAtbz.png)
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
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust School part of?
Locust School is part of Garden City Union Free School District.
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