RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EAST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ISLIP TERRACE, NY with about 392 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, located in Islip Terrace, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the East Islip Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and the community, the school strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary offers various programs designed to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of school spirit. The school benefits from its place within the East Islip school system, which is known for its commitment to providing comprehensive resources and technology to support diverse learning styles. Through a combination of inclusive classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education, the school works to create a safe, nurturing space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 581-1862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 SPUR DR S
ISLIP TERRACE, NY 11752-2399
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RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ISLIP TERRACE, NY with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
392
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance 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 392 students

White
63.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.0%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
4.3%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.