FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FRANKLIN SQUARE, New York — 3 schools

1,930
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$22,253
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,930 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,859 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nassau County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,253 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 63.3% local, 27.7% state, and 9.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $144,573 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #821 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 594:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.4% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Washington Street School accounts for 42.1% of all FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 594:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
27.7%
State
63.3%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
821 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Nassau County county, where this district is located.

$1,992
Studio/mo
$2,379
1 BR/mo
$2,747
2 BR/mo
$3,563
3 BR/mo
$3,768
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$144,573
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 18.2%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

594:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Washington Street School
782
Polk Street School
594
John Street School
483

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,930 students.

How much does FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,253 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #821 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $144,573 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Nassau County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 49.4% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 2.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #821 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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