SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.farmingdaleschools.org

599 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, located in Farmingdale, New York, is a key component of the Farmingdale Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The institution prides itself on creating a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, ensuring that every child receives a well-rounded education designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Saltzman East Memorial focuses on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by character education and community engagement. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern technology and collaborative learning practices into the classroom. As part of the wider Farmingdale school community, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to maintaining high standards, making it a focal point for early childhood development in the local area.

599

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	292
Black	62
Asian	46
Two or More	26
American Indian	8

Hispanic
292 (48.7 %)
White
165 (27.5 %)
Black
62 (10.4 %)
Asian
46 (7.7 %)
Two or More
26 (4.3 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)

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:	FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-5710
Website:	http://www.farmingdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 90

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 101