Homestead School: Garden City Student Success (2026 List)

About Homestead School

Homestead School, located at 2 Homestead Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, is a public early elementary campus serving the Garden City Union Free School District. Pre-kindergarten through grade 1 are offered here, making it one of the district's primary early entry points. The school enrolls 215 students across all grade levels. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, classroom instruction is supported by 15 full-time equivalent teachers. The student population is 47% female and 53% male. According to state assessment data, proficiency figures for math and reading are not reported at this campus, as the grades served fall before New York State assessment eligibility begins. Homestead is one of five elementary schools in this suburban Nassau County district and operates under a boundary-based public enrollment model with no charter or magnet designation. Within the district's multi-school structure, Homestead feeds into the grade 2–5 buildings that anchor Garden City's upper elementary network. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $1.3 million for residential properties across the Garden City market. The school serves as an early foundation in one of the districts frequently cited among the best elementary schools in New York.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

215

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 72.09%

Asian 17.67%

Hispanic 8.84%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 1.4%

Native Am. 0%

White

72.09%

Asian

17.67%

Hispanic

8.84%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

1.4%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 215

46.98%

101 Female

53.02%

114 Male

Student Population

215 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Homestead School Contact Information

Address

2 HOMESTEAD AVE, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

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Phone

(516) 478-1700

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Website

http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Homestead School is pleased to introduce its new Principal, Ms. Lauren Quezada, this month. The campus is proud of its “Future City” team, which recently won third place in the New York state competition for their creative food-waste city model, “Montoya.” Homestead is also excited about its “Spring Sing” performances and kindergarten orientation sessions this May, as it prepares to welcome the Class of 2039 and gear up for Field Day on May 27.

FAQ

Q1. Does Homestead School encourage students to participate in creative activities?

Ans. Homestead School offers students opportunities to explore music, art, and hands-on classroom projects throughout the year.

Q2. Are there community events held at Homestead School?

Ans. Families at Homestead School can take part in seasonal celebrations, reading programs, and special school events.

Q3. Does Homestead School support student leadership activities?

Ans. Homestead School encourages students to build confidence through teamwork and classroom responsibilities.

Q4. What types of enrichment programs are available at Homestead School?

Ans. Enrichment Programs Homestead School offers students opportunities to explore technology, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Q5. How does Homestead School create an engaging learning environment?

Ans. Homestead School has interactive lessons and group activities to keep children engaged in learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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