- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Square, NY
John Street School
Federal NCES profile for John Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361146000901
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Street School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Street School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Street School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Franklin Square Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361146000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
John Street School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 361146000901 · Franklin Square, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Street School (782 students)
John Street School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Str
Washington Street School
782 students
- Polk Street Sc
Polk Street School
594 students
- This school
John Street School
483 students
What this shows John Street School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Street School compares
John Street 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Asian 20.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, John Street School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Square Union Free School District reports $21,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Street School
How many students attend John Street School?
John Street School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Street School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Street School?
11.8% of students at John Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Street School?
The largest demographic group at John Street School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Franklin Square, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Street School?
John Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 John Street School rank among schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, John Street School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Besides John Street School, Franklin Square Union Free School District also operates Washington Street School (782 students) and Polk Street School (594 students). See the Franklin Square Union Free School District district page for the complete list.