WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.district.uniondaleschools.org

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Street Elementary School is a public school located in Uniondale, New York, serving students within the Uniondale Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community engagement, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes innovation, equity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, Walnut Street Elementary works to bridge the achievement gap while encouraging students to take an active role in their education. Its close connection to the district’s central resources allows the school to provide a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with New York State standards and addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

452

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	305
Black	138
Asian	6
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
305 (67.5 %)
Black
138 (30.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
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:	UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)918-2201
Website:	http://www.district.uniondaleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 47

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 99