Tamarac Elementary School in Holtsville, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Tamarac Elementary School is a suburban public school in Holtsville, New York that is part of Sachem Central School District. It serves 419 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

419 Students

33 Teachers

50 Spence Ave

Holtsville, NY 11742 View local requests

http://www.sachem.edu

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Tamarac Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Tamarac Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Tamarac Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 28, 2026

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