- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyandanch, NY
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363180005838
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wyandanch · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary 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, Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY.
School address
District: Wyandanch Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363180005838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 363180005838 · Wyandanch, NY Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 13.4:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students)
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandanch Memo
Wyandanch Memorial High School
850 students
- Milton L Olive
Milton L Olive Middle School
546 students
- This school
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
538 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School compares
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary 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 | 88.6% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
68.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,258
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 26.2%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wyandanch Union Free School District reports $29,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandanch Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton L Olive Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
How many students attend Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wyandanch, NY. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary 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 Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
88.6% of students at Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Wyandanch, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School rank among public schools in Wyandanch?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wyandanch on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Besides Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School, Wyandanch Union Free School District also operates Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students), Milton L Olive Middle School (546 students), and Martin Luther King Elementary School (538 students). See the Wyandanch Union Free School District district page for the complete list.