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Hempstead Upper Elementary School
Hempstead Upper Elementary School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary school in Hempstead, New York, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Hempstead, New York
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary
Students 467
Locale Suburban
Chief Academic Officer Dr Nicholas Stapleton
Demographics
Percentage of students*
73%
English Learners
93%
Free/Reduced Lunch
8%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 73%
White —
2+ Races —
Why Hempstead Upper Elementary School was nominated
The Academy has significantly developed it's high school program in recent years with a heavy investment in CTE and STEM programming to provide career-connected learning and pathways, with a focus on aviation and drone technology, digital media arts, robotics, and other important modern fields that lead to stable and trajectory-changing career paths.
Student experience design
The student experience at the Academy Charter Upper Elementary School is designed to promote academic mastery, strong character, and disciplined learning habits within a structured, high-expectations environment. Instruction is standards-aligned with the New York State Education Department and emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and data-driven teaching to ensure all scholars achieve proficiency. Students engage in mastery-based learning, supported by differentiated instruction, targeted interventions, and extended learning time. At the same time, the school fosters character development, emphasizing responsibility, perseverance, and accountability through consistent routines and clear expectations. Overall, the experience prepares scholars to be academically successful, self-directed, and ready for middle school and future college and career pathways.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Adaptive Learning Software |
5+ years
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Assessments For Deeper Learning |
5+ years
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Extended Learning Time |
5+ years
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1:1 Mentoring |
5+ years
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Peer To Peer Support |
5+ years
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All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Improve school culture
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.