MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mpe.smithtown.k12.ny.us

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mills Pond Elementary School is a public school located in St. James, New York, serving students within the Smithtown Central School District. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and character building. The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in later years, often incorporating a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Mills Pond Elementary is known for its strong sense of community, actively encouraging collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs intended to engage students outside the classroom and build school spirit. With its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, the school remains a staple of the St. James community, dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating space for young learners to grow.

338

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	50
Black	6
Asian	22
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (73.4%)
Hispanic
50 (14.8%)
Asian
22 (6.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-4305
Website:	http://www.mpe.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 54

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68