WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

497 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Waverly Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Holtsville, New York, and is part of the Sachem Central School District, one of the largest suburban school districts on Long Island. The school serves a diverse student population in the primary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Sachem community, Waverly Avenue School benefits from the district’s extensive resources, including a robust professional staff and a strong commitment to parental involvement. The school maintains a clear focus on community, encouraging collaboration between families and educators to help every child reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach, the school serves as a foundational hub for students in the Holtsville area, promoting a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.

497

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	119
Black	19
Asian	36
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (61.6%)
Hispanic
119 (23.9%)
Asian
36 (7.2%)
Black
19 (3.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.2%)
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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)654-8690
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 104

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 82

Ungraded 19