MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.deerparkschools.org

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

May Moore Primary School, located at 239 Central Avenue in Deer Park, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Deer Park Union Free School District. Catering to the district’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes early childhood development. By focusing on essential academic building blocks, social-emotional learning, and a supportive community atmosphere, the school aims to provide a strong start for students as they transition into their early years of formal education.

As a vital component of the Deer Park school community, May Moore emphasizes a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students to ensure academic and personal growth. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for detailed information regarding curriculum, district policies, or upcoming events can access the official school website at http://www.deerparkschools.org, which serves as a central hub for communication and school-related resources.

465

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	159
Black	84
Asian	89
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
159 (34.2%)
White
106 (22.8%)
Asian
89 (19.1%)
Black
84 (18.1%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)274-4460
Website:	http://www.deerparkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 65

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 137