FLORENCE A. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2
SCHOOL 2 is a public elementary school that is part of the OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in OCEANSIDE, NY with about 428 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. With about 28 teachers, SCHOOL 2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Based on the address and school district information provided, the location corresponds to **Oceanside SCHOOL 2**, a public elementary school serving students in the Oceanside Union Free School District in Nassau County, New York. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, SCHOOL 2 focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The school typically serves students in the primary grade levels, fostering a community-oriented environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized learning and social-emotional growth.
Beyond core academics, the school is deeply integrated into the broader Oceanside community, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to support student success. The district is known for its robust extracurricular offerings, technology-rich classrooms, and a strong commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to middle school. For families or interested parties, the official district website (oceansideschools.org) provides detailed information regarding school calendars, curriculum standards, faculty directories, and specific district-wide initiatives that define the educational experience at SCHOOL 2.
For more information, contact SCHOOL 2 at (516) 678-7557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OCEANSIDE, NY 11572-2206
(516) 678-7557
http://www.oceansideschools.org
FLORENCE A. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2 is a public school in OCEANSIDE, NY with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 428
- Teachers:
- 28.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 428 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FLORENCE A. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2 is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.