SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL

www.copiague.k12.ny.us

680 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Susan E. Wiley School is a public elementary school located in Copiague, New York, serving students within the Copiague School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills required for future academic success. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student population while encouraging active participation in the learning process.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Copiague School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. Through its website, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, curriculum updates, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood anchor, Susan E. Wiley School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, students, and families work together to build a strong educational foundation, preparing children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

680

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	563
Black	62
Asian	9
Two or More	6

Hispanic
563 (82.8 %)
Black
62 (9.1 %)
White
40 (5.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (0.9 %)

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:	COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)842-4014
Website:	http://www.copiague.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 77

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 165