CORDELLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.centralislip.k12.ny.us

490 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cordello Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Central Islip, New York, serving students within the Central Islip Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to build a strong foundational education that prepares young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of character-driven values among its students. Cordello Avenue Elementary leverages the resources of the larger Central Islip school district to provide students with essential tools, technology, and support services. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage actively in their educational journey.

490

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORDELLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	421
Black	55
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
421 (85.9%)
Black
55 (11.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
White
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)348-4189
Website:	http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 90

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 63