- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Street School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 361146000903 · Franklin Square, NY Other · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 12.8:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Polk Street School (594 students)
Washington Street School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Washington Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Street School
782 students
- Polk Street Sc
Polk Street School
594 students
- John Street Sc
John Street School
483 students
What this shows Washington Street School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Street School compares
Washington 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~782 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.