WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walt Whitman Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in Woodbury, New York, serving as part of the highly regarded Syosset Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment designed to help young students transition smoothly into their academic careers while building strong social and emotional foundations.

Beyond its core curriculum, Walt Whitman Elementary is integrated into the broader Syosset school system, which is frequently recognized for its rigorous standards and dedication to student development. The school prides itself on a collaborative partnership between experienced faculty, engaged parents, and the local community. By providing a wide array of resources and maintaining high expectations for both students and staff, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for success as they advance to higher grade levels within the district.

387

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Asian	122
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
233 (60.2 %)
Asian
122 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.4 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
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:	SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)364-5823
Website:	http://syossetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
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 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61