JERICHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mccsd.net

413 Students

Elementary School 1st - 7th

School Overview

Jericho Elementary School, located in Centereach, New York, is a public institution serving students in the Middle Country Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Middle Country school system, Jericho Elementary offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle school while fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

The school is dedicated to cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to student-centered learning, Jericho Elementary strives to provide a safe, engaging space where children can build the fundamental skills necessary for their long-term educational journey.

413

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERICHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	137
Black	20
Asian	35
Two or More	16

White
205 (49.6 %)
Hispanic
137 (33.2 %)
Asian
35 (8.5 %)
Black
20 (4.8 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)285-8600
Website:	http://www.mccsd.net
Grade Range:	1st - 7th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 86

Grade 7 1