SOUTHDOWN SCHOOL

(631)673-2080

www.hufsd.edu

270 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Southdown Primary School, located at 125 Browns Road in Huntington, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Huntington Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K–3 student population. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Southdown aims to build a strong educational foundation while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning among its young students.

The school is deeply integrated into the Huntington community, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and administrators. Through its various programs and instructional approach, Southdown strives to prepare its students for future success as they transition through the district’s elementary levels. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, interested families can visit their official website at [hufsd.edu](http://www.hufsd.edu).

270

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHDOWN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	153
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Hispanic
153 (56.7%)
White
96 (35.6%)
Black
12 (4.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)673-2080
Website:	http://www.hufsd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 52

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72