JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(631)224-2003

www.eischools.org

416 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 94 Woodland Drive in East Islip, New York, is a key component of the East Islip Union Free School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, aligning with the district’s broader commitment to preparing children for future academic success.

As part of the East Islip school community, the institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement, a rigorous curriculum, and the integration of modern educational practices. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official district website at [www.eischools.org](http://www.eischools.org). The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and its efforts to create an inclusive, engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and excellence in its young learners.

416

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	101
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
296 (71.2%)
Hispanic
101 (24.3%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	EAST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)224-2003
Website:	http://www.eischools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 3 124

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 157

Ungraded 2