FRANKLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Franklin Early Childhood Center, located at 1180 Henrietta Place in Hewlett, New York, serves as the primary foundational educational facility for the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools district. Dedicated to the district’s youngest learners, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that eases the transition into formal schooling. Its curriculum is designed to foster early social, emotional, and cognitive growth, providing children with the essential building blocks necessary for success in their future academic years.

As an integral part of the Hewlett-Woodmere community, the school emphasizes a play-based and inquiry-driven approach to early childhood education. By leveraging a supportive atmosphere and experienced staff, Franklin Early Childhood Center prioritizes individualized attention to ensure that each student develops a strong sense of confidence and curiosity. For families interested in specific programming, enrollment details, or educational philosophy, further information can be found on their official district website at http://www.hewlett-woodmere.net.

386

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	101
Black	47
Asian	52
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
171 (44.3%)
Hispanic
101 (26.2%)
Asian
52 (13.5%)
Black
47 (12.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)792-4600
Website:	http://www.hewlett-woodmere.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 160