SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sel.smithtown.k12.ny.us

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Smithtown Elementary School, located at 51 Lawrence Avenue in Smithtown, New York, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Smithtown Central School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional growth and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from the resources and academic standards set by the broader district. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, Smithtown Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love for learning. With a focus on student achievement and a collaborative partnership between educators and families, the institution serves as a central hub for academic and personal development in the Smithtown area.

514

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	100
Black	4
Asian	31
Two or More	18

White
361 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
100 (19.5 %)
Asian
31 (6.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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)382-4505
Website:	http://www.sel.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 84

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 91

Ungraded 11