Enrollment
782
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Square, NY
Washington Street School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361146000903
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Street School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Street School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Franklin Square Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361146000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Street School
Washington Street School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Franklin Square, New York, enrolling 782 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 782 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Franklin Square Union Free School District spends $20,308 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Franklin Square Union Free School District also operates Polk Street School (594 students) and John Street School (483 students) alongside Washington Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Street School compares
Washington Street School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$20,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 14.8%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Washington Street School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Square Union Free School District, which includes Washington Street School.
$20,308
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 27.7%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Street School
How many students attend Washington Street School?
Washington Street School has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Square, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Street School is 12.8:1, which is 8% 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 Washington Street School?
13.4% of students at Washington Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Street School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Street School is White at 53.3% 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 Washington Street School?
Washington Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Street School rank among schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street School ranks #4 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.
Is Washington Street School a good school?
Washington Street School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Besides Washington Street School, Franklin Square Union Free School District also operates Polk Street School (594 students) and John Street School (483 students). See the Franklin Square Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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