JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCKY POINT, NY with about 693 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 54 teachers, JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE 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.

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, located in Rocky Point, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Rocky Point Union Free School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary and early middle grades (typically encompassing grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is situated on Route 25A, a central corridor in the community, providing a local hub for families in the North Shore area of Long Island.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary school and the more complex demands of middle school. Through its official website, the district highlights a commitment to diverse instructional programs, including core curriculum subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the Rocky Point school community.

For more information, contact JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (631) 849-7404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 RT 25A
ROCKY POINT, NY 11778-8822
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JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ROCKY POINT, NY with about 693 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
693
Teachers:
54.01
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 693 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

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.