JOSEPH A EDGAR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

www.rockypointschools.org

542 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, located in Rocky Point, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Rocky Point Union Free School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary and early middle grades (typically encompassing grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is situated on Route 25A, a central corridor in the community, providing a local hub for families in the North Shore area of Long Island.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary school and the more complex demands of middle school. Through its official website, the district highlights a commitment to diverse instructional programs, including core curriculum subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the Rocky Point school community.

542

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH A EDGAR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	127
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	16

White
384 (70.8%)
Hispanic
127 (23.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)

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:	ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)849-7404
Website:	http://www.rockypointschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 190

Ungraded 5