Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Timber Point Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Timber Point Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Timber Point Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)42%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
78%
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
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Timber Point Elementary School?
334 students attend Timber Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Timber Point Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Point Elementary School?
Timber Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Timber Point Elementary School offer ?
Timber Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Timber Point Elementary School part of?
Timber Point Elementary School is part of East Islip Union Free School District.
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