JEFFREY RATNER-ROBERT SEAMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.jerichoschools.org

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robert Seaman Elementary School, located in Jericho, New York, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Jericho Union Free School District, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards, supportive learning environment, and commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core subjects with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jericho community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a district-wide reputation for excellence. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on small-group instruction, Robert Seaman Elementary emphasizes meeting the individual needs of its diverse student body. By providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere, the school prepares its students for academic success in middle school and beyond while instilling the values of curiosity and lifelong learning.

278

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFREY RATNER-ROBERT SEAMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Asian	188
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
188 (67.6%)
White
63 (22.7%)
Hispanic
11 (4.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.9%)
Black
7 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)203-3630
Website:	http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
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 49

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56