LYNWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

561 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lynwood Avenue School, located in Farmingville, New York, is a key elementary institution within the Sachem Central School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger Sachem district, the school adheres to a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of middle school while fostering a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility.

The school is well-integrated into the Farmingville area, acting as a neighborhood hub that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Sachem Central School District, Lynwood Avenue provides its students with access to various extracurricular opportunities, technology-enhanced classrooms, and professional staff dedicated to meeting diverse learning needs. Its ongoing efforts are centered on nurturing well-rounded students in a safe, collaborative, and inclusive academic setting.

561

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LYNWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	179
Black	38
Asian	34
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
291 (51.9%)
Hispanic
179 (31.9%)
Black
38 (6.8%)
Asian
34 (6.1%)
Two or More
14 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)696-8650
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 129

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 99