MAUD S SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.islipufsd.org

335 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School is a public school located in Islip, New York, serving students in the Islip Union Free School District. Situated at 301 Smith Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years.

As part of the Islip school community, Maud S. Sherwood emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school aims to inspire curiosity and academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.islipufsd.org.

335

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAUD S SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	107
Black	10
Asian	18
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
185 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
107 (31.9 %)
Asian
18 (5.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.2 %)
Black
10 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)650-8650
Website:	http://www.islipufsd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2 78

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 74