TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tamarac Elementary School, located at 50 Spence Avenue in Holtsville, New York, is a primary educational institution within the Sachem Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a large and well-regarded district, Tamarac benefits from comprehensive resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core academic programs, Tamarac Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded school experience by encouraging community involvement and school spirit. The school's commitment to its students is supported by a dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the diverse needs of their learners, ensuring that children develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding district initiatives, school calendars, or specific school policies, the official Sachem Central School District website (www.sachem.edu) serves as the primary portal for resources and updates.

443

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	78
Black	11
Asian	13
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
323 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
78 (17.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
Asian
13 (2.9 %)
Black
11 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)244-5680
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 73

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 112