Polk Street School
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Phone: (516) 326-3785
District: Franklin Square Union Free School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 697 students
Franklin Square's Polk Street School serves grades PK-6 in the Franklin Square Union Free School District. It is among the few public schools in New York to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Polk Street School is a public school in the Franklin Square Union Free School District located in Franklin Square, NY. The principal of Polk Street School is PRINCIPAL - MR. GILBERT TOROSSIAN. As of 2016, the students are 70.4% White, non-Hispanic; 17.8% Hispanic; 8.2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.3% Multiracial; and 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan. 11.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 2.3% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 70.4% | 69.7% | 45.5% |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 18% | 25.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.2% | 8.5% | 9% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.7% | 17.9% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 11.5% | 12.7% | 53% |
| English learners | 2.3% | 2.3% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mitchel Field | 4.2 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 19.3 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 39.1 mi. |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 49.5 mi. |