Sunquam Elementary School

Summary:

Sunquam Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Melville, New York, serving 503 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District, which is ranked 127 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunquam Elementary School consistently performs well on New York State Assessments, with students scoring significantly higher than the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 56.96% of 3rd graders, 78% of 4th graders, and 43.94% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%, respectively. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were 79.75% for 3rd grade, 80.39% for 4th grade, and 71.21% for 5th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, with a ranking of 479 out of 2,439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunquam Elementary School's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, and White students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Signal Hill Elementary School, also part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District, Sunquam Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 54.08% White, 8.95% African American, 14.51% Hispanic, 15.31% Asian, and 6.56% two or more races, suggests that the school is able to effectively support the academic needs of a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 515 Sweet Hollow Rd
       Melville, NY  11747-2007


(631) 592-3750

District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,598 Help


Students who attend Sunquam Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Hollow Middle School
High:    Half Hollow Hills High School East

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Asian:
15.3%
Hispanic:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Sunquam Elementary School ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sunquam Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Student population at Sunquam Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Asian (15.3%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunquam Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunquam Elementary School is $25,598, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunquam Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunquam Elementary School 479th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Sunquam Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Half Hollow Hills Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Half Hollow Hills Central School District 127th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunquam Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.00 124th 2206 94.4%
2007 85.38 109th 2219 95.1%
2008 86.72 46th 2227 97.9%
2009 84.21 81st 2257 96.4%
2010 86.98 130th 2263 94.3%
2011 80.42 357th 2286 84.4%
2012 83.64 268th 2320 88.4%
2013 79.67 385th 2325 83.4%
2014 77.44 451st 2345 80.8%
2015 78.76 429th 2352 81.8%
2016 70.20 646th 2366 72.7%
2017 71.46 628th 2386 73.7%
2018 71.83 612th 2395 74.4%
2019 70.10 660th 2413 72.6%
2021 74.16 505th 2201 77.1%
2022 78.82 453rd 2434 81.4%
2023 78.14 479th 2439 80.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.39 80th 202 60.4%
2019 54.51 65th 180 63.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.38 302nd 1941 84.4%
2019 59.46 466th 1859 74.9%
2021 52.23 394th 1044 62.3%
2022 36.23 1261st 2031 37.9%
2023 51.40 742nd 2016 63.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.22 972nd 2045 52.5%
2019 37.28 1276th 2032 37.2%
2021 43.82 927th 1678 44.8%
2022 61.06 659th 2099 68.6%
2023 62.63 605th 2041 70.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.11 596th 2338 74.5%
2019 71.16 612th 2357 74.0%
2021 66.74 585th 1955 70.1%
2022 72.36 585th 2401 75.6%
2023 80.33 424th 2403 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 633rd 2340 72.9%
2019 66.44 713th 2358 69.8%
2021 75.99 392nd 1961 80.0%
2022 81.27 363rd 2400 84.9%
2023 69.49 661st 2400 72.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.49 290th 601 51.7%
2019 51.53 322nd 548 41.2%
2021 57.84 209th 430 51.4%
2022 66.78 238th 671 64.5%
2023 58.63 280th 605 53.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.41 334th 948 64.8%
2019 45.36 421st 891 52.7%
2022 82.32 118th 936 87.4%
2023 51.74 363rd 857 57.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 388th 1392 72.1%
2019 22.58 1116th 1315 15.1%
2021 43.78 446th 818 45.5%
2022 67.02 381st 1503 74.7%
2023 54.56 560th 1429 60.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sunquam Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.52 459th 1408 67.4%
2019 69.19 395th 1338 70.5%
2021 72.05 317th 1224 74.1%
2022 69.78 388th 1399 72.3%
2023 73.24 350th 1337 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sunquam Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 346 33 36 11 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 516 24 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 523 49 63 8 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 523 49 63 8 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 538 45 64 16 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2005 575 55 64 18 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2006 549 75 82 15 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 523 66 61 27 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2008 492 59 58 24 1 n/a n/a 11 645
2009 496 67 56 28 0 n/a n/a 11 658
2010 495 56 63 19 0 n/a n/a 7 640
2011 448 59 64 30 0 0 7 0 608
2012 420 41 52 35 0 0 18 0 566
2013 374 45 53 37 0 0 20 0 529
2014 331 42 50 48 0 0 19 0 490
2015 440 58 75 63 0 0 28 0 664
2016 390 57 70 65 0 0 28 0 610
2017 371 65 71 76 0 0 32 0 615
2018 335 68 74 70 0 0 32 0 579
2019 303 59 67 66 0 0 35 0 530
2020 295 60 72 72 1 0 28 0 528
2021 277 55 68 82 1 0 39 0 522
2022 289 52 73 73 1 0 30 0 518
2023 272 45 77 73 3 0 33 0 503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunquam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 429 27.2 15.8 6.8
2001 579 37.0 15.6 4.7
2002 643 38.0 16.9 5.9
2003 643 38.0 16.9 5.9
2004 663 n/a n/a n/a
2005 712 43.4 16.4 5.2
2006 721 42.0 17.2 4.7
2007 677 43.0 15.7 3.5
2008 645 42.0 15.4 3
2009 658 41.0 16.0 6.8
2010 640 43.0 14.8 6.3
2011 608 48.6 12.5 9.2
2012 566 37.0 15.2 7.1
2013 529 33.0 16.0 9.1
2014 490 31.0 15.8 11.2
2015 664 42.0 15.8 13.9
2016 610 46.0 13.2 17
2017 615 43.0 14.2 16.1
2018 579 41.0 14.1 12.3
2019 530 41.0 12.9 16.6
2020 528 42.0 12.5 19.1
2021 522 43.3 12.0 19
2022 518 43.7 11.8 18.1
2023 503 43.8 11.4 18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunquam Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 429 27.2 15.8 6.8
2001 579 37.0 15.6 4.7
2002 643 38.0 16.9 5.9
2003 643 38.0 16.9 5.9
2004 663 n/a n/a n/a
2005 712 43.4 16.4 5.2
2006 721 42.0 17.2 4.7
2007 677 43.0 15.7 3.5
2008 645 42.0 15.4 3
2009 658 41.0 16.0 6.8
2010 640 43.0 14.8 6.3
2011 608 48.6 12.5 9.2
2012 566 37.0 15.2 7.1
2013 529 33.0 16.0 9.1
2014 490 31.0 15.8 11.2
2015 664 42.0 15.8 13.9
2016 610 46.0 13.2 17
2017 615 43.0 14.2 16.1
2018 579 41.0 14.1 12.3
2019 530 41.0 12.9 16.6
2020 528 42.0 12.5 19.1
2021 522 43.3 12.0 19
2022 518 43.7 11.8 18.1
2023 503 43.8 11.4 18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sunquam Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.5%1.0%0.6%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201498.6%0.6%0.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%98.8%98.6%98.6%98.8%
201597.8%1.6%0.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.9%97.9%98.1%
201697.7%1.2%0.3%98.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.0%98.5%98.2%
201798.5%1.0%0.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%98.9%
201898.3%1.2%0.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%98.5%98.5%
201997.2%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.7%97.9%97.4%
202098.9%0.0%99.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.1%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunquam Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (2.2%) $21,721 (97.8%) $22,204
2020 $411 (1.9%) $21,133 (98.1%) $21,543
2021 $412 (1.8%) $22,860 (98.2%) $23,272
2022 $734 (2.9%) $24,344 (97.1%) $25,078
2023 $880 (3.4%) $24,718 (96.6%) $25,598

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunquam Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 660th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 479th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunquam Elementary School)6257
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6657.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sunquam Elementary School)5979.8
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)7080.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunquam Elementary School)5678
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6672.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sunquam Elementary School)6680.4
 14.4%
   4th Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)7382.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunquam Elementary School)4943.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)5151
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sunquam Elementary School)6571.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6877.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530503
 5.1%
African American5945
 23.7%
American Indian03
Asian6777
 14.9%
Hispanic6673
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White303272
 10.2%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.6%18.5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunquam Elementary School

Students who attend Sunquam Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hollow Middle School
High : Half Hollow Hills High School East

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Sunquam Elementary School.

Sunquam Elementary School ranks 479th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sunquam Elementary School are 54% White, 15% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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