WADING RIVER SCHOOL

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1900 WADNG RVR MNR RD
WADING RIVER, NY 11792

www.swrschools.org

402 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Wading River School is a public elementary school located in Wading River, New York, serving students in grades 3 through 5. It is part of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment. The school is situated in a quiet, coastal-suburban setting, which often informs its focus on local heritage and community-oriented learning.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. By focusing on the transition years of upper elementary school, Wading River School emphasizes the development of critical thinking, independence, and collaborative skills. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, highlighting various extracurricular opportunities, student achievements, and the district’s ongoing efforts to integrate technology and innovative teaching practices into the daily classroom experience.

402

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WADING RIVER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
333 (82.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (12.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)821-8253
Website:	http://www.swrschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
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

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 131

Ungraded 2