WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL

FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

760 WASHINGTON ST
FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY 11010

www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Street School, located in Franklin Square, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Franklin Square Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and academic curiosity among its students as they progress through their primary education years.

As part of the Franklin Square school system, Washington Street School benefits from a dedicated focus on small-community values and parental involvement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to provide tailored educational opportunities, extracurricular activities, and a structured learning atmosphere. With its focus on rigorous standards and character development, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Franklin Square neighborhood, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

794

Total Students

61.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	191
Black	20
Asian	108
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
453 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
191 (24.1 %)
Asian
108 (13.6 %)
Black
20 (2.5 %)
Two or More
17 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)505-6995
Website:	http://www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 72

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 107