WOODWARD PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.farmingdaleschools.org

815 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodward Parkway Elementary School is a public school located in Farmingdale, New York, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Farmingdale Union Free School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge base in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving skills to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Woodward Parkway prides itself on creating a strong sense of community, frequently engaging families and local stakeholders to enrich the student experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child," ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a positive school climate, Woodward Parkway Elementary continues to be a central pillar of the Farmingdale community, committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

815

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODWARD PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	262
Black	53
Asian	61
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
413 (50.7%)
Hispanic
262 (32.1%)
Asian
61 (7.5%)
Black
53 (6.5%)
Two or More
22 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-5810
Website:	http://www.farmingdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 145

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 128