SOUTH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Grove Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in Syosset, New York, serving as a key component of the highly regarded Syosset Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing student-centered environment, the school serves students from kindergarten through grade five. It maintains a reputation for high educational standards, benefiting from the district’s robust resources, experienced faculty, and an active parent-teacher community that fosters a collaborative approach to learning.

Beyond its focus on core academics, South Grove places a significant emphasis on the social-emotional growth and well-being of its students. The school encourages a culture of inclusivity and curiosity, offering various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular programs designed to help children develop critical thinking skills and character. By leveraging the comprehensive support system of the Syosset school system, South Grove provides a foundational educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

416

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	292
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Asian
292 (70.2 %)
White
82 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.5 %)
Two or More
15 (3.6 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)364-5810
Website:	http://syossetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 52

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 80