At a glance
Reported students
594
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
594
Polk Street School: 594 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Polk Street School
Polk Street School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Franklin Square. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Franklin Square Union Free School District. NCES reports 594 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.8%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Polk Street School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.6%
- Hispanic32.8%
- Black4%
- Asian19%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin Square Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
483 reported students
Washington Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
782 reported students
Public schools near Polk Street School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Road School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 410 | 0.9 mi |
| John Street School Elementary · Franklin Square Union Free School District | PK–06 | 483 | 1 mi |
| Cornwell Avenue School Elementary · West Hempstead Union Free School District | 01–03 | 331 | 1.1 mi |
| Covert Avenue School Elementary · Elmont Union Free School District | PK–06 | 646 | 1.1 mi |
| Washington Street School Elementary · Franklin Square Union Free School District | PK–06 | 782 | 1.2 mi |
| James a Dever School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 437 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Polk Street School
What grades does Polk Street School serve?
Polk Street School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Franklin Square Union Free School District.
How many students attend Polk Street School?
Polk Street School reported 594 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 665 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Polk Street School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 594 students and 45.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Polk Street School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Polk Street School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin Square Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Polk Street School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Polk Street School in?
Polk Street School is part of Franklin Square Union Free School District, based in Franklin Square, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Polk Street School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow Road School (0.9 mi), John Street School (1 mi), Cornwell Avenue School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.