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LOCUST SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–1
GARDEN CITY, New York · GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students151
Student:Teacher11.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch4%
Title INo
LOCUST SCHOOL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
151
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
4%-54.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–1
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

LOCUST SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–1 in GARDEN CITY, New York. The school enrolls 151 students. It is part of the GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
4% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–1
DistrictGARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityGARDEN CITY
ZIP11530
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361176000945

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment151
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.5%
Black / African American12.4%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
12.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %4%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)