Franklin Early Childhood Center serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Franklin Early Childhood Center's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin Early Childhood Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
54%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Franklin Early Childhood Center?
422 students attend Franklin Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Franklin Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Early Childhood Center?
Franklin Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Early Childhood Center offer ?
Franklin Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Early Childhood Center part of?
Franklin Early Childhood Center is part of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District.
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