SHELTER ISLAND SCHOOL

SHELTER ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

33 N FERRY RD
SHELTER ISLAND, NY 11964

www.shelterisland.k12.ny.us

183 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Shelter Island School is a unique, singular K-12 public school located on Shelter Island, New York. Because it serves the entire student population of the island in one building, it functions as a close-knit, community-centered educational environment. The school is known for its small class sizes, which allow for a high degree of individualized attention and a personalized approach to learning that bridges the gap between elementary and secondary education.

The district places a strong emphasis on academic rigor while leveraging its scenic, isolated location to offer unique extracurricular and experiential learning opportunities. By fostering a small-school atmosphere, Shelter Island School aims to prepare its students for higher education and beyond by encouraging active participation, leadership, and community engagement. Its mission is deeply rooted in supporting the specific needs of its island population, creating a supportive transition for students as they grow from kindergarten through their senior year of high school.

183

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHELTER ISLAND SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
119 (65.0%)
Hispanic
55 (30.1%)
Asian
4 (2.2%)
Two or More
4 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SHELTER ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)749-0302
Website:	http://www.shelterisland.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 18

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 15