NORTH SIDE SCHOOL

EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

110 E WILLISTON AVE
EAST WILLISTON, NY 11596

www.ewsdonline.org

526 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

North Side School is a public elementary school located in East Williston, New York, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the East Williston Union Free School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, personalized instruction, and a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It consistently maintains high standards of performance, benefiting from a robust curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit East Williston community, which is characterized by high levels of parental involvement and strong support for educational initiatives. With a commitment to the "whole child," North Side School focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, engage in collaborative projects, and develop a foundation for lifelong learning. Its status within a highly regarded school district makes it a focal point for families in the area who value a rigorous, well-rounded early childhood education.

526

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH SIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	46
Black	3
Asian	180
Two or More	24

White
273 (51.9 %)
Asian
180 (34.2 %)
Hispanic
46 (8.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.6 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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:	EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)333-6860
Website:	http://www.ewsdonline.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 103

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 104