School Overview
Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, located in Islip Terrace, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the East Islip Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and the community, the school strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary offers various programs designed to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of school spirit. The school benefits from its place within the East Islip school system, which is known for its commitment to providing comprehensive resources and technology to support diverse learning styles. Through a combination of inclusive classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education, the school works to create a safe, nurturing space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
314
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White181
Hispanic100
Black14
Asian10
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • White
    181 (57.6%)
  • Hispanic
    100 (31.8%)
  • Black
    14 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    10 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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)224-2007
Website: http://www.eischools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 87
Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 3116
Grade 4104
Grade 587
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUTH C KINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16051%
Male15449%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)