HIAWATHA SCHOOL

97 PATCHOGUE-HOLBROOK RD
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY 11779

www.sachem.edu

541 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, serving as part of the Sachem Central School District. As a member of one of the largest suburban school districts on Long Island, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for its primary-level students. Hiawatha emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging social-emotional growth and community engagement among its student body.

The school benefits from the resources and institutional stability of the broader Sachem district, which is well-regarded for its extensive extracurricular offerings and commitment to technology integration in the classroom. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and professional development for staff, Hiawatha aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development, supported by the district’s comprehensive digital presence at www.sachem.edu.

541

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIAWATHA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	175
Black	22
Asian	61
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (47.9%)
Hispanic
175 (32.3%)
Asian
61 (11.3%)
Black
22 (4.1%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
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)471-1830
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 83

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 90

Ungraded 1