Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
72%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Port Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1507 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School?
370 students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Port Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Jefferson Elementary School?
Port Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Port Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Port Jefferson Elementary School is part of Port Jefferson Union Free School District.
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