DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SMITHTOWN, NY with about 390 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Smithtown, New York, and serves as part of the Smithtown Central School District. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional development.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages parental engagement through an active PTA and various school-wide events, helping to build a close-knit school culture. With a focus on preparing students for future educational success, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body within the Smithtown community.
For more information, contact DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 382-4255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-2299
(631) 382-4255
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SMITHTOWN, NY with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 390
- Teachers:
- 32.64
- 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 390 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.