Francis X Hegarty Elementary School

Francis X Hegarty Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
100 Radcliffe Rd,  Island Park, NY
Island Park Union Free School District
3.0
418 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Jacob Russum
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
0%
State Average
20%
Math
18%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
53%
Hispanic
36.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 parent
8/23/2025
The teachers are great. Sadly the superintendent of this district keeps families at an arms length, if not further. Family involvement is nonexistent in this district which is a safety issue for children at this age.

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Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Island Park, NY, in the Island Park neighborhood, and is served by the Island Park Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 418 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Francis X Hegarty Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $656,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like Long Beach High School, Long Beach High School, Oceanside High School, and more. Learn more about what Island Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Francis X Hegarty Elementary School.

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