Franklin Early Childhood Center

1180 Henrietta Pl
Hewlett, NY 11557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Franklin Early Childhood Center serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Franklin Early Childhood Center's student population of 386 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1983
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Motto
Empowering the Next Generation for Success in Life

School Rankings

The diversity score of Franklin Early Childhood Center is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
44%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Franklin Early Childhood Center?
386 students attend Franklin Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Franklin Early Childhood Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Early Childhood Center?
Franklin Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Early Childhood Center offer ?
Franklin Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Early Childhood Center part of?
Franklin Early Childhood Center is part of Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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