HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL

HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NORTH MERRICK, NY with about 273 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harold D. Fayette School, located at 1057 Merrick Avenue in North Merrick, New York, is a key institution within the North Merrick Union Free School District. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach, where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate closely to create an inclusive atmosphere. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Harold D. Fayette offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and strong home-school partnerships, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the high standards expected of the North Merrick school community.

For more information, contact HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL at (516) 489-3090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.