TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tamarac Elementary School, located at 50 Spence Avenue in Holtsville, New York, is a primary educational institution within the Sachem Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a large and well-regarded district, Tamarac benefits from comprehensive resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core academic programs, Tamarac Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded school experience by encouraging community involvement and school spirit. The school's commitment to its students is supported by a dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the diverse needs of their learners, ensuring that children develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding district initiatives, school calendars, or specific school policies, the official Sachem Central School District website (www.sachem.edu) serves as the primary portal for resources and updates.

421

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	72
Black	19
Asian	18
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

White
291 (69.1%)
Hispanic
72 (17.1%)
Black
19 (4.5%)
Two or More
19 (4.5%)
Asian
18 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)244-5680
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 61

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 51

Ungraded 2