SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL

SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BAY SHORE, NY with about 540 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Bay Shore, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Bay Shore Union Free School District. Situated on Hampshire Road, the school serves as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to foster early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills while promoting the social-emotional growth of its students in alignment with the district's broader educational goals.

As part of the Bay Shore School District, SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. The school leverages the resources of the district to provide a well-rounded educational experience, often involving various extracurricular programs and family involvement initiatives. Families and interested community members can stay updated on school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official district website at http://www.bayshoreschools.org.

For more information, contact SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL at (631) 968-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

885 HAMPSHIRE RD
BAY SHORE, NY 11706-7699
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SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOL is a public school in BAY SHORE, NY with about 540 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
540
Teachers:
41.45
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 540 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.7%
White
29.8%
Black or African American
18.1%
Asian
5.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.