PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT JEFFERSON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT JEFFERSON, NY with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 41 teachers, PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 500 Scraggy Hill Road in Port Jefferson, New York, serves as a central pillar of the Port Jefferson School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. As part of a community-focused district, the school benefits from a strong partnership between educators, families, and local residents, all working together to ensure students build a solid foundation for their future academic journeys.

The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and personal growth, often utilizing the unique coastal character of the Port Jefferson area to enhance learning experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Port Jefferson Elementary focuses on cultivating social-emotional development alongside traditional literacy and numeracy skills. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.portjeffschools.org](http://www.portjeffschools.org).

For more information, contact PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 791-4321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 SCRAGGY HILL RD
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777-1969
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PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT JEFFERSON, NY with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
41.69
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 485 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Asian
8.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.