Fricano Primary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fricano Primary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fricano Primary School is 0.13, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Fricano Primary School?
599 students attend Fricano Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fricano Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fricano Primary School?
Fricano Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fricano Primary School offer ?
Fricano Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fricano Primary School part of?
Fricano Primary School is part of Starpoint Central School District.
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