GRUNDY AVENUE SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grundy Avenue School, located in Holbrook, New York, is a vital component of the Sachem Central School District, one of the largest school districts on Long Island. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff prioritize a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare young learners for the rigors of middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Grundy Avenue School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, often hosting events that bring families and educators together. The school leverages the extensive resources of the Sachem district to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities and instructional support, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education. By balancing academic expectations with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, the school strives to create a foundation where every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

452

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRUNDY AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	99
Black	8
Asian	20
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
305 (67.5%)
Hispanic
99 (21.9%)
Asian
20 (4.4%)
Two or More
17 (3.8%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)471-1820
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 58

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 77