TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.tel.smithtown.k12.ny.us

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tackan Elementary School is a public school located in Nesconset, New York, serving as part of the Smithtown Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet New York State academic standards while fostering social and emotional growth. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the school encourages community involvement and collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded development for its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Tackan Elementary aims to nurture a love for learning through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By leveraging the resources of the Smithtown Central School District, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for future academic challenges. Its location in the quiet community of Nesconset provides a stable, neighborhood-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student safety and a dedicated partnership with parents to enhance the overall educational experience.

470

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	60
Black	16
Asian	46
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (71.9%)
Hispanic
60 (12.8%)
Asian
46 (9.8%)
Black
16 (3.4%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-2675
Website:	http://www.tel.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 69

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 79