JEFFERSON SCHOOL

(631)673-2070

www.hufsd.edu

297 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Primary School is a public elementary school located in Huntington, New York, and is part of the Huntington Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning through classroom instruction and various enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Primary School places a significant focus on student engagement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Huntington community to ensure every child has the tools necessary for academic success. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential as they begin their educational journey.

297

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	168
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	5

Hispanic
168 (56.6%)
White
97 (32.7%)
Black
17 (5.7%)
Asian
10 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)

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:	HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)673-2070
Website:	http://www.hufsd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 77