EDITH L SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ccsdli.org

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edith L. Slocum Elementary School is a public school located in Ronkonkoma, New York, serving as part of the Connetquot Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the developmental needs of its students, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional growth necessary for young learners.

As a member of the Connetquot Central School District, Slocum Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational structure of a larger suburban district while maintaining its own distinct identity. The school encourages parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the district’s approach to education. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school events, or administrative updates can access further information through the district’s official website at [ccsdli.org](http://www.ccsdli.org).

272

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDITH L SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	72
Black	14
Asian	38
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
141 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
72 (26.5 %)
Asian
38 (14.0 %)
Black
14 (5.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)467-6040
Website:	http://www.ccsdli.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 57

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39