FRANCIS X HEGARTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANCIS X HEGARTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ISLAND PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ISLAND PARK, NY with about 417 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, FRANCIS X HEGARTY 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.

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School, located in Island Park, New York, serves as the primary educational facility for the Island Park Union Free School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their formative years. By maintaining a relatively small and intimate school setting, it provides personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that children receive a strong foundation before transitioning to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit coastal community of Island Park. It utilizes its official district website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, event calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Francis X. Hegarty Elementary reflects a commitment to preparing its students for future success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility among its young learners.

For more information, contact FRANCIS X HEGARTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 434-2670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.