FRANKLIN AVENUE SCHOOL

www.pearlriver.org

263 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Franklin Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Pearl River, New York, serving students in grades 3 through 4. As part of the Pearl River School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, ensuring that students receive the foundational skills necessary for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Avenue School places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and student well-being. The school community promotes values such as kindness, responsibility, and perseverance, creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. By utilizing a balanced approach to education, the school prepares its students to become active, thoughtful members of the Pearl River community and beyond.

263

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	72
Black	1
Asian	17
Two or More	12

White
161 (61.2 %)
Hispanic
72 (27.4 %)
Asian
17 (6.5 %)
Two or More
12 (4.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)620-3965
Website:	http://www.pearlriver.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 46