UNQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.msd.k12.ny.us

496 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Unqua Elementary School is a public school located in Massapequa, New York, serving students in the Massapequa Union Free School District. It is recognized as a staple of the local community, dedicated to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a nurturing environment that encourages students to develop both intellectually and socially.

As part of the Massapequa school system, Unqua Elementary is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and extracurricular opportunities. The school places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, and current announcements, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.msd.k12.ny.us](http://www.msd.k12.ny.us).

496

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	55
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
398 (80.2%)
Hispanic
55 (11.1%)
Two or More
29 (5.8%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
Black
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:	MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)308-5601
Website:	http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
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 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 87

Ungraded 12