SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL

www.copiague.k12.ny.us

611 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Susan E. Wiley School is a public elementary school located in Copiague, New York, serving students within the Copiague School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills required for future academic success. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student population while encouraging active participation in the learning process.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Copiague School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. Through its website, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, curriculum updates, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood anchor, Susan E. Wiley School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, students, and families work together to build a strong educational foundation, preparing children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

611

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	502
Black	58
Asian	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
502 (82.2%)
Black
58 (9.5%)
White
41 (6.7%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)842-4014
Website:	http://www.copiague.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
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 81

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 108