MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ST JAMES, NY with about 403 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 31 teachers, MILLS POND ELEMENTARY 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.
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in St. James, New York, serving students within the Smithtown Central School District. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and character building. The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in later years, often incorporating a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond academics, Mills Pond Elementary is known for its strong sense of community, actively encouraging collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs intended to engage students outside the classroom and build school spirit. With its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, the school remains a staple of the St. James community, dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating space for young learners to grow.
For more information, contact MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 382-4305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST JAMES, NY 11780-2158
(631) 382-4305
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in ST JAMES, NY with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 31.16
- 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
* 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 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.