NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.amityvilleschools.org

564 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School is a public school located in Amityville, New York, serving students within the Amityville Union Free School District. Situated at 450 County Line Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse school district, Northwest Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student engagement, and preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Amityville school system, which prioritizes equity, rigorous instruction, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive school culture. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources, curriculum information, and updates on district-wide initiatives. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment opportunities, Northwest Elementary aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the needs of its early-childhood and elementary student population.

564

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	335
Black	160
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	6

Hispanic
335 (59.4 %)
Black
160 (28.4 %)
White
37 (6.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)565-6500
Website:	http://www.amityvilleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 210

Grade 2 172