CHERRY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sayvilleschools.org

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in West Sayville, New York, serving students within the Sayville Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Cherry Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school utilizes its website, part of the broader Sayville School District network, to maintain transparent communication with families regarding school events, district policies, and student resources. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to the "Sayville Pride" spirit, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

354

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHERRY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	21
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
316 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	SAYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)244-6700
Website:	http://www.sayvilleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 75