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SOUTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
PORT WASHINGTON, New York · PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students435
Student:Teacher12.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
SOUTH SALEM
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
435
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
2%-56.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

SOUTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in PORT WASHINGTON, New York. The school enrolls 435 students. It is part of the PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityPORT WASHINGTON
ZIP11050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362358005612

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment435
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino15.3%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
8.2%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %2%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)