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WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
WOODBURY, New York · SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students391
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
WALT WHITMAN
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
391
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
11%-47.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in WOODBURY, New York. The school enrolls 391 students. It is part of the SYOSSET CENTRAL 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
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityWOODBURY
ZIP11797
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362856003845

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment391
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American26.5%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native68.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
26.5%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
2.2%
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 %11%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)