Hempstead Union Free School District

Name

Hempstead Union Free School District

Legal name

Hempstead Union Free School District

Website

https://hempsteadschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• International baccalaureate programs
• Community schools services
• Special education services
• Pre-kindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hempstead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is funded primarily through local property taxes paid by residents of the Hempstead School District. Annual budget votes and trustee elections allow community members to approve the district's spending plan.
2. New York State Education Funding: State aid from NYSED including Foundation Aid, transportation aid, building aid, and other categorical funding based on enrollment and district needs.
3. Federal Programs Funding: Federal Title programs including Title I (Improving Academic Achievement), Title II (Improving Teacher Quality), Title III (Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students), and Title IV (Student Support and Academic Enrichment).
4. Community Schools Partner Funding: Partnership with FHI 360 provides additional supports and services through the Community Schools model, bringing additional resources into the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hempstead Union Free School District is a public K-12 school district operating 8 schools in Hempstead, New York, delivering free Pre-K through Grade 12 education. Core offerings include International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes, special education services, English language learner support, fine arts, athletics, and after-school enrichment. The district also operates Community Schools in partnership with FHI 360, providing integrated student and family support services including health, mental health, and community resources.

Product overview

Hempstead Union Free School District operates as a unified educational platform consisting of eight schools: one high school (grades 9-12), one middle school (grades 7-8), and six elementary schools (grades K-6), plus pre-kindergarten programs. The district's product portfolio includes core educational services (K-12 academics, special education, English language learning), enrichment programs (fine arts, athletics, after-school programs including Empire State and 21st Century programs), and specialized programming (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at elementary level, Middle Years Programme at middle school, Title I support, Community Schools initiative). The district leverages integrated technology platforms including PowerSchool for student information, Schoology as the learning management system, and Clever for single sign-on access to digital learning resources. Key operational systems include BoardDocs for governance, SchoolMessenger for family communication, and various assessment platforms (i-Ready, NWEA, Renaissance Learning). The district also offers summer learning, adult education, and the My Brother's Keeper equity program as part of its comprehensive educational ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hempstead High School
• Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School
• Elementary Schools (Barack Obama, David Paterson, Jackson, Joseph A. McNeil, Prospect, Rhodes Academy)
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Special Education Services
• Community Schools
• Summer School Programs
• Empire State After School Program
• 21st Century After School Program
• Title I Program
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Adult & Community Education
• My Brother's Keeper

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 Valedictorian: Anjali Mishra; Salutatorian: Melva Ramirez Zavala - celebrating academic excellence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FHI 360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHI 360 serves as the lead Community-Based Organization (CBO) partner to Hempstead Union Free School District's Community Schools initiative. FHI 360 provides additional supports and services for students, integrated into both the instructional school day and before/after school programs. The partnership addresses the holistic needs of students including health services, mental health services, family engagement, and community resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yonkers Public Schools: Mid-to-large New York State public K-12 district serving a high-poverty, diverse community with significant Title I and community schools programming. Comparable on accountability status, federal program density, and urban-suburban New York operating context.
• Buffalo Public Schools: Large urban New York State public school district with comparable reliance on Title I, state foundation aid, and federal programs. Comparable as a high-poverty NY urban/suburban district under state accountability frameworks.
• New York City Department of Education: Largest K-12 system in the U.S. operating under NYSED oversight with similar funding mix (state aid, Title I, local contribution). Provides a broader comparison point for public K-12 operations in New York State, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Freeport Public Schools: Nassau County K-12 public district of similar scale serving a diverse, high-need community on Long Island. Comparable in operating multi-school structure, federal program reliance, and demographics to Hempstead UFSD.
• Uniondale Union Free School District: Neighboring Nassau County K-12 public school district serving a similar Long Island community with comparable socioeconomic profile, federal program density (Title I), and elementary/middle/high school structure. Directly comparable on demographics, funding mix, and accountability status.
• Roosevelt Union Free School District: Adjacent Long Island K-12 public district serving a predominantly minority, high-poverty community with comparable reliance on Title I and state aid. Operates PreK-12 schools of similar scale and faces comparable demographic and accountability dynamics.
• Westbury Union Free School District: Nearby Nassau County K-12 public district serving a high-poverty, minority community with similar Title I footprint and accountability considerations. Comparable in scale and program mix.
• Long Beach City School District: Nassau County K-12 public school district of comparable size serving a Long Island community with similar federal program reliance and multi-school structure (one high school, one middle school, multiple elementary schools).

Regional players

• Greenburgh Central School District: Downstate New York K-12 public district operating under NYSED oversight with multi-school structure and comparable Title I/community engagement programming, though serving a different geographic region (Westchester) than Hempstead (Nassau).

Emerging players

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large New York City charter network that competes for students with traditional public districts like Hempstead UFSD and overlaps in the K-12 instructional space, particularly for families seeking alternative school models within the New York metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HempsteadTigers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HempsteadUFSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Hempstead-Public-Schools/61575037616611
• Instagraminstagram.com/hempstead_ufsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hempstead-public-schools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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