GUGGENHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.portnet.org

492 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Guggenheim Elementary School is a public institution located in the residential community of Port Washington, New York. Serving students in the Port Washington Union Free School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities in the arts and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in the district’s secondary schools.

The school is deeply integrated into the Port Washington community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a culture that values collaboration between educators and families. As part of a highly-regarded district, Guggenheim maintains a strong focus on character development and inclusivity, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.portnet.org provides comprehensive resources and updates.

492

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUGGENHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	119
Black	7
Asian	58
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (56.3 %)
Hispanic
119 (24.2 %)
Asian
58 (11.8 %)
Two or More
30 (6.1 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
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:	PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)767-5250
Website:	http://www.portnet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
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 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 75

Ungraded 4