Floral Park-bellerose Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Floral Park-bellerose Union Free School District

Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District serves grades pre-K through sixth grade, spanning two elementary schools in a suburban Long Island setting. The district enrolls a diverse student body: about half the population is white, with substantial shares of Asian and Hispanic students, and smaller representations of Black and multiracial students. The overall enrollment sits at a mid-sized level for its grade band.

The district's academic profile shows solid performance in the early elementary grades but a visible softening as students move through upper elementary. In third grade, proficiency in math and English language arts runs in the low-to-mid 80s. By fourth grade, performance holds relatively steady in both subjects. In fifth grade, a notable dip appears: math proficiency drops to the low 70s, and English language arts falls to the upper 70s. Science proficiency in fifth grade is the district's weaker point, sitting in the low 60s. Sixth grade shows recovery, with both math and English language arts returning to the low-to-mid 80s. The district does not serve seventh or eighth grade, so state testing ends at sixth grade.

When positioned against the broader Nassau County district landscape, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county's districts. This is a meaningful gap. However, the district distinguishes itself in one area: chronic absenteeism runs in the top quartile of Nassau County, meaning families here report substantially lower rates of chronic absence than most neighboring districts. Per-pupil spending falls at the lower end of the county range, reflecting a relatively lean operational budget compared to peers.

The community housing market is moderately priced for Long Island. Home values center on a mid-range for Nassau County, and rental costs are moderate relative to local income. The housing market shows typical seasonal variation with inventory climbing in spring months.

Two major changes are reshaping the district's direction. In January 2025, voters approved a bond measure to overhaul HVAC and infrastructure systems at both elementary schools. The project represents a multi-year capital commitment and will add a recurring annual tax obligation for households beginning in 2028. Families considering a move into or stay in the district should understand this planned tax increase as part of the cost of residence. More recently, in May 2026, voters approved a shift to an at-large election system for the Board of Education starting in 2027-28, meaning candidates will no longer run for specific seats; instead, those receiving the most votes fill open positions. This change alters how parents' votes influence board composition and district priorities.

The district is also moving toward a standards-based report card format, part of a broader curriculum update aimed at changing how student progress is measured and communicated to families.

Attendance and engagement stand out as a relative strength. The low rate of chronic absenteeism suggests families and students are regularly in school, which typically correlates with better learning continuity. The softening in fifth-grade math and science results warrants attention; a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand whether this reflects curriculum sequencing, instructional intensity, or assessment design. No data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education populations, or English learner counts were available, so the full picture of student support needs and service scope remains incomplete from the available data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,571

Grades

PK–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 20%

Black 2%

White 50%

Asian 21%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

83%

85%

Gr 4

73%

86%

Gr 5

68%

82%

Gr 6

59%

80%

Math

Gr 3

75%

84%

Gr 4

97%

83%

Gr 5

64%

71%

Gr 6

65%

86%

Science

Gr 5

54%

66%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

82%

Grade 3

86%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

83%

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

85%

Grade 3

84%

Grade 4

79%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

64%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

99%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$853,929

Year-over-year change+5.7%

vs. state typical1.67x

vs. national typical2.32x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11001	Floral Park	$854K	+5.7%	100.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,738/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11001	Floral Park	$2,738	—	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,309/mo

Home price / national median income10.2x

Annual rent / national median income39.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,571/mo

Market Activity: Nassau County

Median listing price$949,995

Median listing price YoY+5.7%

Median price per sq ft$549

Median price per sq ft YoY+6.0%

Median days on market38.0 days

Median days on market YoY-8.4%

Active listings2,454

Active listings YoY+5.8%

New listings1,564

New listings YoY-1.3%

Pending listings1,616

Pending listings YoY-36.8%

Hotness: median listing price$934,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.9%

Supply score81.9

Supply score YoY+19.1%

Demand score35.3

Demand score YoY+15.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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