JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT WASHINGTON, NY with about 591 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Port Washington, New York, and is part of the Port Washington Union Free School District. Situated at 101 Sands Point Road, the school serves a diverse community of elementary students, typically ranging from kindergarten through grade five. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sousa Elementary is known for encouraging student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. As part of the Port Washington school system, the institution places a high priority on inclusivity and preparing students for future success, utilizing its resources to provide a comprehensive and enriching educational experience in a suburban setting.

For more information, contact JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 767-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 SANDS POINT RD
PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050-1696
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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PORT WASHINGTON, NY with about 591 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
591
Teachers:
41.01
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
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 591 students

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

White
74.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Asian
8.1%
Two or more races
4.6%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.