MUNSEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manhassetschools.org

863 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Munsey Park Elementary School, located in Manhasset, New York, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades K–3 as part of the Manhasset Union Free School District. Consistently recognized for its academic excellence, the school is situated in a quiet, affluent residential community that places a strong emphasis on education. It is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the local district, known for providing a nurturing environment that focuses on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and strong home-school partnerships.

The school is characterized by its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and an extensive array of enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and character growth. Munsey Park benefits from a highly active parent community and significant district resources, which allow for small class sizes and personalized instructional support. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—balancing core academic subjects with art, music, and physical education—Munsey Park prepares its young students for a successful transition to the district's intermediate and secondary schools.

863

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MUNSEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	68
Black	20
Asian	246
Two or More	39

White
490 (56.8 %)
Asian
246 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (7.9 %)
Two or More
39 (4.5 %)
Black
20 (2.3 %)

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:	MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)267-7400
Website:	http://www.manhassetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 87

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 148