VERNE W CRITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southcountry.org

285 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Verne W. Critz Elementary School is a public school located in East Patchogue, New York, serving students in the South Country Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing evidence-based instructional practices to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Beyond its academic program, Verne W. Critz places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the broader community. The school encourages active parental involvement and community engagement, believing that a unified approach is vital to a student’s success. By providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, curious, and empathetic citizens, effectively laying the groundwork for their future educational journeys.

285

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNE W CRITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	137
Black	40
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
137 (48.1 %)
White
88 (30.9 %)
Black
40 (14.0 %)
Two or More
17 (6.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)730-1675
Website:	http://www.southcountry.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 63

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 69