JEFFERSON SCHOOL
JEFFERSON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HUNTINGTON, NY with about 351 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 28 teachers, JEFFERSON 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.
Jefferson Primary School is a public elementary school located in Huntington, New York, and is part of the Huntington Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning through classroom instruction and various enrichment opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Primary School places a significant focus on student engagement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Huntington community to ensure every child has the tools necessary for academic success. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential as they begin their educational journey.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON SCHOOL at (631) 673-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HUNTINGTON, NY 11743-5100
(631) 673-2070
http://www.hufsd.edu
JEFFERSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HUNTINGTON, NY with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 351 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.7%
- White
- 27.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.