Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School is 0.42, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
71%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
627 students attend Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School offer ?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School part of?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School is part of Wyandanch Union Free School District.
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