SCHOOL 6-KINDERGARTEN CENTER

www.oceansideschools.org

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The School 6-Kindergarten Center, located at 25 Castleton Court in Oceanside, New York, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the district's youngest learners. By focusing solely on the kindergarten experience, the school creates a nurturing, age-appropriate environment designed to bridge the gap between early childhood settings and the more structured academic expectations of elementary school. The facility is part of the larger Oceanside Union Free School District, ensuring that students benefit from the district's established curriculum, resources, and commitment to foundational literacy and social-emotional development.

The center’s philosophy centers on fostering a positive first impression of the school experience, emphasizing play-based learning alongside essential core skills. Because the building is dedicated entirely to kindergarteners, the physical environment and daily programming are uniquely tailored to meet the developmental needs of five- and six-year-olds. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details can find comprehensive information, including district updates and contact resources, through the official Oceanside School District website at [www.oceansideschools.org](http://www.oceansideschools.org).

625

Total Students

0.4

Full-Time Teachers

1488.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 6-KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	140
Black	15
Asian	28
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
413 (66.1%)
Hispanic
140 (22.4%)
Asian
28 (4.5%)
Two or More
27 (4.3%)
Black
15 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)594-2345
Website:	http://www.oceansideschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1488.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 286

Kindergarten 339