PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL
PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RIVERHEAD, NY with about 536 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL, located in Riverhead, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Riverhead Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. The campus environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning journey through classroom instruction and various school-wide initiatives.
The school operates under the mission of the Riverhead Central School District, which aims to prepare students for success in a diverse and ever-changing world. Beyond the traditional curriculum, PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL works to create an inclusive community that values collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community involvement, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL at (631) 369-6787 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-3938
(631) 369-6787
http://www.riverhead.net
PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RIVERHEAD, NY with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 41.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 536 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- White
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.