MORICHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

16 LOUIS AVE
MORICHES, NY 11955

www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

861 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Moriches Elementary School is a public school located in Moriches, New York, serving students within the William Floyd School District. As part of this larger suburban district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school environment is structured to support the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of classroom instruction, enrichment programs, and state-aligned curriculum standards aimed at preparing children for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Moriches Elementary operates as a central component of the William Floyd community, working to foster partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local area. The school utilizes the district’s overarching resources and administrative support to facilitate extracurricular opportunities and maintain an inclusive learning culture. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website provides a direct portal for tracking school news and accessing various administrative tools.

861

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORICHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	478
Black	92
Asian	20
Two or More	57

Hispanic
478 (55.5%)
White
214 (24.9%)
Black
92 (10.7%)
Two or More
57 (6.6%)
Asian
20 (2.3%)

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:	WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)874-1397
Website:	http://www.wfsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 130

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 157