MANDALAY SCHOOL

www.wantaghschools.org

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mandalay Elementary School is a public school located in Wantagh, New York, serving students within the Wantagh Union Free School District. Situated on Bayview Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in their formative elementary years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Wantagh school system, Mandalay Elementary follows a curriculum aligned with state standards, often enriched by various extracurricular opportunities and community-driven initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to foster a collaborative culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding district policies, school calendars, faculty contacts, or specific academic programs, the official district website at [www.wantaghschools.org](http://www.wantaghschools.org) serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

321

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANDALAY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	47
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
250 (77.9%)
Hispanic
47 (14.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
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:	WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-6390
Website:	http://www.wantaghschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39

Ungraded 14