School Overview
Wantagh School, located at 1765 Beech St in Wantagh, New York, is part of the Wantagh Union Free School District. Serving the local community on Long Island, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student growth. As a central pillar of the Wantagh neighborhood, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for future challenges while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs.

The district, accessible via their website at [wantaghschools.org](http://www.wantaghschools.org), is known for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and strong partnerships between the faculty, administration, and parents. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and a holistic approach to student well-being, the Wantagh school system aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their collegiate and professional pursuits. The school maintains a strong sense of community pride, often highlighting student achievements and keeping families well-informed through active communication channels.
672
Total Students
57.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WANTAGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White569
Hispanic61
Black4
Asian21
Two or More15
American Indian2
  • White
    569 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    61 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    21 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    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: WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)679-6480
Website: http://www.wantaghschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 125
Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WANTAGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten72
Kindergarten87
Grade 196
Grade 288
Grade 397
Grade 4125
Grade 5107
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WANTAGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32147.8%
Male35152.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)