Franklin Square Union Free School District

760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010-3898
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Franklin Square Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,954 students in Franklin Square Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Franklin Square Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,954 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Franklin Square Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#190 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Franklin Square Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Square Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Square Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
278 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
14%
10%
# Hispanic Students
484 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
29%
# Black Students
58 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,078 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
55%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
146
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
246
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
242
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
248
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
25
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,616 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Franklin Square Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Franklin Square Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,586
$31,092
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Franklin Square Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,616
$31,961
This chart display average spending per public school student in Franklin Square Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin Square Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Street School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Grades: PK-6
| 804 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Street School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 326-3785
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
John Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,954 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District is ranked #182 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square Union Free School District?
55% of Franklin Square Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin Square Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,616 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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