- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearl River, NY
Franklin Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362256003175
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Avenue School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearl River · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Avenue School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, NY.
School address
District: Pearl River Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362256003175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Franklin Avenue School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 362256003175 · Pearl River, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl River High School (904 students)
Franklin Avenue School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Franklin Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl River Hi
Pearl River High School
904 students
- Pearl River Mi
Pearl River Middle School
501 students
- Evans Park Sch 291
Evans Park School
291 students
- This school 262
Franklin Avenue School
262 students
- Lincoln Avenue 190
Lincoln Avenue School
190 students
What this shows Franklin Avenue School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Avenue School compares
Franklin Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$33,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Franklin Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pearl River Union Free School District reports $33,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Avenue School
How many students attend Franklin Avenue School?
Franklin Avenue School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearl River, NY. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Avenue School?
18.3% of students at Franklin Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Avenue School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Pearl River, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Avenue School?
Franklin Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Pearl River?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Avenue School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pearl River on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearl River Union Free School District?
Besides Franklin Avenue School, Pearl River Union Free School District also operates Pearl River High School (904 students), Pearl River Middle School (501 students), and Evans Park School (291 students). See the Pearl River Union Free School District district page for the complete list.