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.
592
Total Students
52.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White432
Hispanic131
Black7
Asian5
Two or More17
  • White
    432 (73.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    131 (22.1 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 3188
Grade 4202
Grade 5192
Ungraded10
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27446.3%
Male31853.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)