JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
592 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, located in Rocky Point, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Rocky Point Union Free School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary and early middle grades (typically encompassing grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is situated on Route 25A, a central corridor in the community, providing a local hub for families in the North Shore area of Long Island.
The school’s philosophy emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary school and the more complex demands of middle school. Through its official website, the district highlights a commitment to diverse instructional programs, including core curriculum subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the Rocky Point school community.
The school’s philosophy emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary school and the more complex demands of middle school. Through its official website, the district highlights a commitment to diverse instructional programs, including core curriculum subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the Rocky Point school community.
592
Total Students
52.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 432 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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White432 (73.0 %)
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Hispanic131 (22.1 %)
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Two or More17 (2.9 %)
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Black7 (1.2 %)
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Asian5 (0.8 %)
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: | ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (631)849-7404 |
| Website: | http://www.rockypointschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 592 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 180 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
188
Grade 4
202
Grade 5
192
Ungraded
10
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 188 |
| Grade 4 | 202 |
| Grade 5 | 192 |
| Ungraded | 10 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 274 | 46.3% |
| Male | 318 | 53.7% |
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