BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.pmschools.org

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bay Elementary School, located at 114 Bay Ave in Patchogue, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Patchogue-Medford School District. Situated in a coastal community, the school serves a diverse population of young learners, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Bay Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum and district-wide resources designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Patchogue-Medford educational framework, which emphasizes the integration of technology, character education, and student-centered learning. By maintaining strong ties to the district’s central administration, Bay Elementary provides its students with access to various extracurricular programs and support services aimed at individual student success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a local hub, maintaining clear lines of communication through the district website to ensure transparency regarding school policies, academic calendars, and upcoming district events.

408

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	218
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
218 (53.4 %)
White
151 (37.0 %)
Two or More
17 (4.2 %)
Black
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)687-6950
Website:	http://www.pmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 76

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 50