SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sje.smithtown.k12.ny.us

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Saint James Elementary School is a public school located in Saint James, New York, serving students within the Smithtown Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building a strong educational foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond the classroom, Saint James Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to support student success. The school integrates a variety of learning opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners and foster a sense of belonging. With a dedicated staff and a focus on district-wide educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but to become thoughtful and responsible members of the larger Smithtown community.

461

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	73
Black	3
Asian	20
Two or More	17

White
348 (75.5%)
Hispanic
73 (15.8%)
Asian
20 (4.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-4455
Website:	http://www.sje.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 81

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64