DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.del.smithtown.k12.ny.us

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School is a public school located in Smithtown, New York, and serves as part of the Smithtown Central School District. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Dogwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages parental engagement through an active PTA and various school-wide events, helping to build a close-knit school culture. With a focus on preparing students for future educational success, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body within the Smithtown community.

352

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
287 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (10.8 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-4255
Website:	http://www.del.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 67

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 60