Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
70%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wyandanch Union Free School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
538 students attend Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School?
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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