JOHN S HOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

230 VAN BUREN ST
SHIRLEY, NY 11967

www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

796 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John S. Hobart Elementary School is a public school located in Shirley, New York, serving students within the William Floyd School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the broader district framework.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, often utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the William Floyd School District to enhance its programs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, John S. Hobart Elementary serves as a vital neighborhood hub where educators and families collaborate to support the developmental needs of children in the Shirley area.

796

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN S HOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	401
Black	149
Asian	25
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
401 (50.4%)
White
178 (22.4%)
Black
149 (18.7%)
Two or More
41 (5.2%)
Asian
25 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)874-1295
Website:	http://www.wfsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 131

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 148

Ungraded 15