Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Port Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1527 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School?
360 students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Port Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Jefferson Elementary School?
Port Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Port Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Port Jefferson Elementary School is part of Port Jefferson Union Free School District.
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