ANTHONY ALFANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.centralislip.k12.ny.us

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Central Islip Early Childhood Center, located at 50 Wheeler Road in Central Islip, New York, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Central Islip Union Free School District. Dedicated to the youngest learners in the community, the center focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes early childhood development, foundational literacy, and social-emotional growth. By catering specifically to early education, the school aims to build a strong academic base that prepares students for the transition into elementary school.

As part of the broader district infrastructure, the center follows the educational mission of the Central Islip school system, which prioritizes inclusive, student-centered learning. The facility is designed to support early interventions and developmentally appropriate play-based learning, ensuring that children gain both the academic skills and the confidence necessary for future success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood resources and provides a critical first step in the district's long-term academic pathway.

491

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANTHONY ALFANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	410
Black	52
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
410 (83.5%)
Black
52 (10.6%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
White
11 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)348-5139
Website:	http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 110

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 62