C E WALTERS SCHOOL

15 EVERETT DR
YAPHANK, NY 11980

www.longwood.k12.ny.us

795 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

C.E. Walters School is a primary educational institution located in Yaphank, New York, serving as part of the Longwood Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Yaphank community, the school works closely with families and staff to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares young learners for their future transitions within the Longwood school system.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern instructional methods to engage students in active learning. Beyond the classroom, C.E. Walters typically offers various initiatives and extracurricular opportunities aimed at promoting character education, literacy, and community involvement. By maintaining strong ties to the broader Longwood district resources, the school ensures that its students have access to the necessary tools and support services to thrive in their early educational years.

795

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C E WALTERS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	274
Black	77
Asian	14
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
274 (34.5 %)
Black
77 (9.7 %)
Two or More
60 (7.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)345-2757
Website:	http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 147

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 167

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 158

Ungraded 1