SUNQUAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

503 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunquam Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Melville, New York, serving as part of the highly-regarded Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school caters to students in grades K-5 and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Sunquam is recognized for its vibrant school community, which places a high value on parental involvement and character education. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on innovation and collaborative teaching, Sunquam strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by experienced faculty and a district-wide commitment to educational excellence.

503

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNQUAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	73
Black	45
Asian	77
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
272 (54.1 %)
Asian
77 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.5 %)
Black
45 (8.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.6 %)
American Indian
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:	HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)592-3750
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 85

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 86

Ungraded 10