POLK STREET SCHOOL

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Polk Street School, located at 960 Polk Avenue in Franklin Square, New York, serves as a vital educational cornerstone within the Franklin Square Union Free School District. Catering to elementary-aged children, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journeys.

As part of the Franklin Square school community, Polk Street School maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to enrich the student experience. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and citizenship. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us.

647

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLK STREET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	177
Black	24
Asian	116
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
317 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
177 (27.4 %)
Asian
116 (17.9 %)
Black
24 (3.7 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)326-3785
Website:	http://www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 92