- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Square, NY
Polk Street School
Federal NCES profile for Polk Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361146000902
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk Street School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Street School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Franklin Square Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361146000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Polk Street School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 361146000902 · Franklin Square, NY Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 12.9:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Street School (782 students)
Polk Street School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Polk Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Str
Washington Street School
782 students
- This school
Polk Street School
594 students
- John Street Sc
John Street School
483 students
What this shows Polk Street School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Street School compares
Polk 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Asian 19.0%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Polk 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 Polk Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk Street School
How many students attend Polk Street School?
Polk Street School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Street School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk Street School?
19.6% of students at Polk Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Street School?
The largest demographic group at Polk Street School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Franklin Square, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Street School?
Polk Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Polk Street School rank among schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Street School ranks #5 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 Polk Street School, Franklin Square Union Free School District also operates Washington Street School (782 students) and John Street School (483 students). See the Franklin Square Union Free School District district page for the complete list.