TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NESCONSET, NY with about 620 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 47 teachers, TACKAN ELEMENTARY 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.
TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Nesconset, New York, serving as part of the Smithtown Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet New York State academic standards while fostering social and emotional growth. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the school encourages community involvement and collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded development for its student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Tackan Elementary aims to nurture a love for learning through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By leveraging the resources of the Smithtown Central School District, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for future academic challenges. Its location in the quiet community of Nesconset provides a stable, neighborhood-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student safety and a dedicated partnership with parents to enhance the overall educational experience.
For more information, contact TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 382-2675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NESCONSET, NY 11767-2099
(631) 382-2675
TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NESCONSET, NY with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 620
- Teachers:
- 47.7
- 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 620 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.