FRANCIS X HEGARTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
451 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School, located in Island Park, New York, serves as the primary educational facility for the Island Park Union Free School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their formative years. By maintaining a relatively small and intimate school setting, it provides personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that children receive a strong foundation before transitioning to middle school.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit coastal community of Island Park. It utilizes its official district website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, event calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Francis X. Hegarty Elementary reflects a commitment to preparing its students for future success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility among its young learners.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit coastal community of Island Park. It utilizes its official district website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, event calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Francis X. Hegarty Elementary reflects a commitment to preparing its students for future success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility among its young learners.
451
Total Students
42.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 235 |
| Hispanic | 165 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 23 |
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White235 (52.1%)
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Hispanic165 (36.6%)
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Two or More23 (5.1%)
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Black15 (3.3%)
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Asian13 (2.9%)
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: | ISLAND PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (516)434-2670 |
| Website: | http://www.ips.k12.ny.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 451 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 136 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
60
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
76
Grade 3
101
Grade 4
62
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Grade 1 | 85 |
| Grade 2 | 76 |
| Grade 3 | 101 |
| Grade 4 | 62 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 225 | 49.9% |
| Male | 226 | 50.1% |
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