SOUTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.portnet.org

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Salem Elementary School, located at 10 Newbury Road in Port Washington, New York, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Port Washington Union Free School District. As part of a district known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a nurturing environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is centered on preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous core academics, arts integration, and inclusive support services.

Beyond the classroom, South Salem is characterized by its close-knit community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and empathetic members of their community. By leveraging the resources of the broader Port Washington school district, South Salem offers a well-rounded elementary experience that prepares its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

435

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	57
Asian	37
Two or More	22

White
319 (73.3%)
Hispanic
57 (13.1%)
Asian
37 (8.5%)
Two or More
22 (5.1%)

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:	PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)767-5400
Website:	http://www.portnet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 64

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78