ULYSSES BYAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.rooseveltufsd.org

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ulysses Byas Elementary School, located at 60 Underhill Avenue in Roosevelt, New York, serves as a primary educational institution within the Roosevelt Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels while nurturing their individual talents and interests.

As part of the Roosevelt community, the school works in close partnership with families and local stakeholders to provide a holistic educational experience. The administration and faculty place a strong emphasis on inclusivity and equity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the resources and support necessary to thrive. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or calendar events can visit their official website at http://www.rooseveltufsd.org.

457

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ULYSSES BYAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	283
Black	138
Asian	18
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
283 (61.9%)
Black
138 (30.2%)
Asian
18 (3.9%)
White
13 (2.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
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:	ROOSEVELT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)345-7500
Website:	http://www.rooseveltufsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 52

Ungraded 4