What grades does HOMESTEAD SCHOOL serve?

HOMESTEAD SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the GARDEN CITY area.

Where is HOMESTEAD SCHOOL located?

HOMESTEAD SCHOOL is a urban school in GARDEN CITY, NY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at HOMESTEAD SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at HOMESTEAD SCHOOL is 15.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in GARDEN CITY, NY?

Schools in GARDEN CITY include HOMESTEAD SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the GARDEN CITY area.

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HOMESTEAD SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|GARDEN CITY, New York|GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

First Day of School (Garden City)Event

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Tue

First Day of School (Garden City)Event

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day — No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day — No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Yom Kippur — No SchoolEvent

Garden City Union Free School District school holiday

Sep

Mon

Yom Kippur — No SchoolEvent

Garden City Union Free School District school holiday

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School Profile

Grades

PK–1

Enrollment

215

Student:Teacher

15.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Phone

(516)478-1700

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

235

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,791

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$19,333

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$32,377

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 2%State 9%Local 89%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$456,345

+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr

Hudson, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

9.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.6%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

680

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

612

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

173 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

172 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

168 (27%)

Autism

67 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

10 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

205

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

First Day of School (Garden City)

Event

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

First Day of School (Garden City)

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day — No School

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of School (Garden City) Garden City Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year begins	Event	—
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of School (Garden City) Garden City Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year begins	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Thanksgiving Recess	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Holiday Recess	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Holiday Recess	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Winter Recess	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Winter Recess	Break	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conferences 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conferences 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Easter Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Easter Recess	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Easter Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Easter Recess	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Spring Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Spring Recess	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Spring Recess — No School Garden City Union Free School District Spring Recess	Break	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 3 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 3 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 2 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 2 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 1 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Snow/Emergency Make Up Day 1 (Garden City School District) Garden City School District important calendar date	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (Observed) — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (Observed) — No School Garden City Union Free School District school holiday	Event	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Last Day of School (Garden City) Garden City Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year ends	Event	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Last Day of School (Garden City) Garden City Union Free School District 2026-2027 school year ends	Event	—