WADING RIVER SCHOOL
WADING RIVER SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WADING RIVER, NY with about 456 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 39 teachers, WADING RIVER 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.
WADING RIVER SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Wading River, New York, serving students in grades 3 through 5. It is part of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. The school is situated in a quiet, coastal-suburban setting, which often informs its focus on local heritage and community-oriented learning.
The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. By focusing on the transition years of upper elementary school, WADING RIVER SCHOOL emphasizes the development of critical thinking, independence, and collaborative skills. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, highlighting various extracurricular opportunities, student achievements, and the district’s ongoing efforts to integrate technology and innovative teaching practices into the daily classroom experience.
For more information, contact WADING RIVER SCHOOL at (631) 821-8253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WADING RIVER, NY 11792-2137
(631) 821-8253
http://www.swrschools.org
WADING RIVER SCHOOL is a public school in WADING RIVER, NY with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WADING RIVER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.