CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL

www.freeportschools.org

928 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Caroline G. Atkinson School, located at 58 W. Seaman Ave in Freeport, New York, is a key component of the Freeport Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth within a supportive learning environment. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and provides a wide range of educational programs designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Freeport community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and tools to excel. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting its commitment to curriculum standards and student achievement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Caroline G. Atkinson School strives to create a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

928

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	655
Black	193
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
655 (70.6 %)
Black
193 (20.8 %)
White
52 (5.6 %)
Two or More
13 (1.4 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)867-5270
Website:	http://www.freeportschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 5 458

Grade 6 464

Ungraded 6