WILLITS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

298 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willits Elementary School, located at 99 Nana Place in Syosset, New York, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Syosset Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

As part of the Syosset school system, Willits benefits from a robust set of resources and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for future success. The school places a high value on parental involvement and community collaboration, which helps create a cohesive atmosphere for learners. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find detailed information through the official Syosset Central School District website at [syossetschools.org](http://syossetschools.org).

298

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLITS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	155
Two or More	7

Asian
155 (52.0%)
White
124 (41.6%)
Hispanic
11 (3.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)
Black
1 (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:	SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)364-5829
Website:	http://syossetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60