La Francis Hardiman Elementary School

792 Mount Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

La Francis Hardiman Elementary School's student population of 694 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of La Francis Hardiman Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
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Black
32%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend La Francis Hardiman Elementary School?
694 students attend La Francis Hardiman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Francis Hardiman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Francis Hardiman Elementary School?
La Francis Hardiman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does La Francis Hardiman Elementary School offer ?
La Francis Hardiman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Francis Hardiman Elementary School part of?
La Francis Hardiman Elementary School is part of Wyandanch Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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