MARGUERITE L MULVEY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.centralislip.k12.ny.us

526 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Marguerite L. Mulvey School is a public elementary school located in Central Islip, New York, serving students within the Central Islip Union Free School District. Situated on East Cherry Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth for its diverse student body. The institution emphasizes foundational education and strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Central Islip school community, the school works in coordination with the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational programs and resources. The campus serves as a vital hub for the local neighborhood, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, curriculum updates, or district-wide events, the school maintains a presence through the official Central Islip school district website at http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us.

526

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARGUERITE L MULVEY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	443
Black	60
Asian	7
Two or More	9

Hispanic
443 (84.2 %)
Black
60 (11.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.7 %)
White
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)

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:	CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)348-5059
Website:	http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 75

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 92

Ungraded 1