WANTAGH SCHOOL
WANTAGH SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WANTAGH, NY with about 619 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, WANTAGH 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.
WANTAGH SCHOOL, located at 1765 Beech St in Wantagh, New York, is part of the Wantagh Union Free School District. Serving the local community on Long Island, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student growth. As a central pillar of the Wantagh neighborhood, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for future challenges while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs.
The district, accessible via their website at [wantaghschools.org](http://www.wantaghschools.org), is known for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and strong partnerships between the faculty, administration, and parents. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and a holistic approach to student well-being, the WANTAGH SCHOOL system aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their collegiate and professional pursuits. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride, often highlighting student achievements and keeping families well-informed through active communication channels.
For more information, contact WANTAGH SCHOOL at (516) 679-6480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WANTAGH, NY 11793-3497
(516) 679-6480
http://www.wantaghschools.org
WANTAGH SCHOOL is a public school in WANTAGH, NY with about 619 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 619
- Teachers:
- 48
- 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 619 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WANTAGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.