WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL
WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOLTSVILLE, NY with about 541 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Holtsville, New York, and is part of the Sachem Central School District, one of the largest suburban school districts on Long Island. The school serves a diverse student population in the primary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
As a member of the Sachem community, WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL benefits from the district’s extensive resources, including a robust professional staff and a strong commitment to parental involvement. The school maintains a clear focus on community, encouraging collaboration between families and educators to help every child reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach, the school serves as a foundational hub for students in the Holtsville area, promoting a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.
For more information, contact WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL at (631) 654-8690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742-1014
(631) 654-8690
http://www.sachem.edu
WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOLTSVILLE, NY with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 541
- Teachers:
- 40.01
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 541 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.