MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.pmschools.org

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Medford Elementary School is a public school located in Patchogue, New York, serving students within the Patchogue-Medford School District. Situated on Medford Avenue, the school is part of a larger district committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a learning environment designed to meet the foundational needs of students in their early formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Patchogue-Medford School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in a global society through inclusive instruction and the integration of technology. Families can stay connected with school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official district website at http://www.pmschools.org. By focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character education, Medford Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

513

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	304
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	15

Hispanic
304 (59.3%)
White
169 (32.9%)
Black
19 (3.7%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

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:	PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)687-8300
Website:	http://www.pmschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79