Tamarac Elementary School

50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamarac Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tamarac Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Tamarac Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamarac Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1976 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
65-69%
52%
35-39%
49%
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tamarac Elementary School's ranking?
Tamarac Elementary School is ranked #1976 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?
424 students attend Tamarac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tamarac Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamarac Elementary School?
Tamarac Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tamarac Elementary School offer ?
Tamarac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tamarac Elementary School part of?
Tamarac Elementary School is part of Sachem Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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