JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.deerparkschools.org

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John Quincy Adams Primary School, located at 172 Old Country Road in Deer Park, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Deer Park Union Free School District. Dedicated to the early development of students, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional learning for its young learners. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to build a solid base for future academic success.

The school is committed to implementing a comprehensive curriculum that meets New York State standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, John Quincy Adams Primary School places a high value on character education and the cultivation of a positive school culture. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff aims to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child feels valued, safe, and empowered as they take their first steps in their educational journey.

468

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	171
Black	83
Asian	91
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
171 (36.5%)
White
110 (23.5%)
Asian
91 (19.4%)
Black
83 (17.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)274-4410
Website:	http://www.deerparkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 83

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 148