WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.harborfieldscsd.net

585 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Washington Drive Primary School, located in Centerport, New York, serves as an integral part of the Harborfields Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the earliest stages of their academic careers, typically catering to children in grades K through 2. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and the establishment of strong core academic skills.

As a member of the Harborfields district, Washington Drive Primary School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character building. The school utilizes its connection to the district’s broader educational framework to provide resources and programs designed to prepare young students for the transition to upper-elementary levels. With a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, the school remains committed to providing a positive, structured, and stimulating atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary foundation for their future academic success.

585

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	93
Black	14
Asian	31
Two or More	32

White
415 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
93 (15.9 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
31 (5.3 %)
Black
14 (2.4 %)

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:	HARBORFIELDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)754-5592
Website:	http://www.harborfieldscsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 201

Grade 1 206

Grade 2 178