WENONAH SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

488 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wenonah Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Grove, New York, serving as part of the Sachem Central School District. As a foundational component of one of Long Island’s largest school districts, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for the demands of the modern classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Wenonah School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school actively participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at promoting character development and extracurricular growth. By leveraging the resources of the larger Sachem district, Wenonah offers its students a well-rounded experience designed to build a strong academic base while nurturing a sense of belonging and school spirit within the local community.

488

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WENONAH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	114
Black	21
Asian	27
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
310 (63.5%)
Hispanic
114 (23.4%)
Asian
27 (5.5%)
Black
21 (4.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
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)471-1880
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 78

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 77

Ungraded 24