Jackson Main Elementary School

The Hempstead Union Free School District's Jackson Main Elementary School is for students in grades 1 through 6. It is at 451 Jackson Street in Hempstead, New York. Recent data shows that there is about one teacher for every 18 students. According to NYSED data, only about 43% of students meet state standards in math and only about 41% meet standards in reading and language arts. Both of these numbers are well below the state average. The school has a mostly Hispanic student body (about 78%), with about 19% African American and very few White students. About 74% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Most Jackson Main graduates go on to Hempstead High School, which has famous alumni like business leader Chase Murray and athletic coach Johnny Holland. Families looking for a place to live in the Hempstead/Long Island area can usually find three-bedroom rentals that cost between $2,500 and $3,500 a month, depending on where they are and how well they are kept up. Jackson Main has a stable school system and ties to the community in Hempstead, but the proficiency metrics show that families who want their kids to do well in school, especially in math and reading, should ask about targeted intervention and enrichment programs.

In 2025, Jackson Main Elementary launched a “Homework Hub & Family Learning Nights” initiative: every month students and their families attend after-school sessions where teachers walk through math strategies, reading games and family-engagement activities to support student learning beyond regular school hours.

1. What targeted supports are in place for students who are behind grade level?

A. The school offers small-group intervention blocks in reading and math, progress monitoring reports, and family-learning events designed to boost foundational skills in Grades 1-6.

2. How is the school engaging multilingual learners and diverse families?

A. With a high proportion of Hispanic and multilingual students, Jackson Main hosts bilingual workshops, provides translation support, and organizes parental-engagement nights in both English and Spanish.

3. What enrichment or extra-curricular opportunities exist beyond standard classes?

A. Students may participate in after-school clubs such as “Math Explorers,” art and literacy circles, and community-partnership projects oriented toward creativity and peer collaboration.

4. What is the transition path after grade 6, and why does it matter?

A. Students typically move on to Hempstead High School. Understanding this feeder pathway is important because early proficiency affects readiness for middle grades and high school course options.

5. What should families know about housing and relocating into the attendance zone?

A. In the Hempstead area, three-bedroom rental homes generally run between US $2,500 and $3,500/month. Families should check commute, neighborhood quality, and budget for possible tutoring or enrichment given the school’s current proficiency levels.