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Port Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Port Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 364 students in grades PK-5 in the Port Jefferson Union Free School District in Port Jefferson, New York. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 73.08% White, 17.03% Hispanic, 5.22% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Port Jefferson Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, 63.64% of 3rd graders, 61.9% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the state averages. Similarly, in Math, 69.39% of 3rd graders, 63.04% of 4th graders, and 54.55% of 5th graders were proficient or better. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top quarter of New York elementary schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, Port Jefferson Elementary School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's higher spending per student of $27,318 in 2022-2023 appears to correlate with its strong academic performance, some nearby schools with lower spending per student, such as Sound Beach School and Terryville Road School, also demonstrate solid academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just spending may contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Scraggy Hill Rd
       Port Jefferson, NY  11777-1969

(631) 791-4321

District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
657th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,318 Help


Students who attend Port Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Port Jefferson Middle School
High:    Earl L Vandermeulen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Hispanic:
17.0%
Asian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Compare Details Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (17%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Jefferson Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Jefferson Elementary School is $27,318.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Port Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Jefferson Elementary School 657th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Port Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Port Jefferson Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Jefferson Union Free School District 136th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.83 260th 2206 88.2%
2007 84.50 144th 2219 93.5%
2008 85.10 101st 2227 95.5%
2009 79.24 317th 2257 86.0%
2010 82.50 271st 2263 88.0%
2011 82.99 293rd 2286 87.2%
2012 83.92 256th 2320 89.0%
2013 82.24 332nd 2325 85.7%
2014 82.12 316th 2345 86.5%
2015 83.93 294th 2352 87.5%
2016 87.78 188th 2366 92.1%
2017 81.96 352nd 2386 85.2%
2018 80.62 380th 2395 84.1%
2019 77.10 490th 2413 79.7%
2021 63.13 779th 2201 64.6%
2022 71.91 610th 2434 74.9%
2023 70.86 657th 2439 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.28 286th 1044 72.6%
2022 88.28 111th 2031 94.5%
2023 68.03 419th 2016 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.29 788th 2032 61.2%
2021 43.08 960th 1678 42.8%
2022 75.73 344th 2099 83.6%
2023 54.97 776th 2041 62.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.42 337th 2338 85.6%
2019 68.84 683rd 2357 71.0%
2021 58.53 777th 1955 60.3%
2022 66.91 717th 2401 70.1%
2023 68.89 674th 2403 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.58 485th 2340 79.3%
2019 82.21 343rd 2358 85.5%
2021 62.25 701st 1961 64.3%
2022 74.58 517th 2400 78.5%
2023 69.64 656th 2400 72.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.74 248th 430 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.58 61st 1392 95.6%
2022 48.42 715th 1503 52.4%
2023 77.43 218th 1429 84.7%
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Rank History for White students at Port Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 434th 1408 69.2%
2019 58.92 533rd 1338 60.2%
2021 50.53 649th 1224 47.0%
2022 62.91 496th 1399 64.5%
2023 58.59 554th 1337 58.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Port Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 533 10 22 9 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1990 503 10 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 440 5 24 12 1 n/a n/a 61 543
1992 477 8 21 17 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 426 5 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 570 14 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 552 6 23 18 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 552 6 23 18 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 534 8 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1998 555 8 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 563 7 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 509 8 20 13 0 n/a n/a 1 551
2001 505 8 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 529 9 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 529 9 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 551 8 44 13 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 561 5 34 10 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2006 571 6 28 16 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 601 2 30 18 2 n/a n/a 1 654
2008 599 2 35 14 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 582 3 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 546 3 38 15 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2011 533 3 38 14 0 0 2 0 590
2012 483 5 40 30 3 1 24 0 586
2013 454 2 33 29 3 1 25 0 547
2014 421 2 30 43 1 0 28 0 525
2015 405 2 29 41 1 0 25 0 503
2016 386 3 36 45 0 0 22 0 492
2017 387 3 37 55 0 1 19 0 502
2018 366 2 42 59 0 0 16 0 485
2019 349 3 42 52 0 1 11 0 458
2020 317 3 36 67 0 0 10 0 433
2021 269 4 27 60 0 0 8 0 368
2022 272 7 19 59 0 0 12 0 369
2023 266 6 19 62 0 0 11 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 575 59.9 9.5 n/a
1990 540 60.9 8.8 n/a
1991 543 54.9 9.8 n/a
1992 524 47.7 10.9 n/a
1993 458 38.8 11.8 n/a
1994 620 46.7 13.3 8.4
1995 600 49.7 12.1 3.3
1996 600 49.7 12.1 3.3
1997 579 48.8 11.9 6.7
1998 601 48.0 12.5 2
1999 606 49.1 12.3 2.5
2000 551 45.8 12.0 5.6
2001 539 44.8 12.0 2.8
2002 585 47.9 12.2 1.5
2003 585 47.9 12.2 1.5
2004 618 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 47.2 12.9 1.8
2006 621 48.0 12.9 3.5
2007 654 46.8 14.0 2.3
2008 650 50.1 13.0 2.2
2009 631 51.8 12.2 1.9
2010 602 54.0 11.1 4.2
2011 590 63.6 9.2 3.9
2012 586 49.5 11.8 4.4
2013 547 44.8 12.2 9.7
2014 525 43.9 11.9 7.2
2015 503 41.0 12.2 5.4
2016 492 44.0 11.1 12.6
2017 502 44.3 11.3 12.2
2018 485 41.6 11.6 9.3
2019 458 44.3 10.3 8.7
2020 433 44.0 9.8 8.5
2021 368 38.1 9.6 14.9
2022 369 34.5 10.6 13
2023 364 31.8 11.4 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 575 59.9 9.5 n/a
1990 540 60.9 8.8 n/a
1991 543 54.9 9.8 n/a
1992 524 47.7 10.9 n/a
1993 458 38.8 11.8 n/a
1994 620 46.7 13.3 8.4
1995 600 49.7 12.1 3.3
1996 600 49.7 12.1 3.3
1997 579 48.8 11.9 6.7
1998 601 48.0 12.5 2
1999 606 49.1 12.3 2.5
2000 551 45.8 12.0 5.6
2001 539 44.8 12.0 2.8
2002 585 47.9 12.2 1.5
2003 585 47.9 12.2 1.5
2004 618 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 47.2 12.9 1.8
2006 621 48.0 12.9 3.5
2007 654 46.8 14.0 2.3
2008 650 50.1 13.0 2.2
2009 631 51.8 12.2 1.9
2010 602 54.0 11.1 4.2
2011 590 63.6 9.2 3.9
2012 586 49.5 11.8 4.4
2013 547 44.8 12.2 9.7
2014 525 43.9 11.9 7.2
2015 503 41.0 12.2 5.4
2016 492 44.0 11.1 12.6
2017 502 44.3 11.3 12.2
2018 485 41.6 11.6 9.3
2019 458 44.3 10.3 8.7
2020 433 44.0 9.8 8.5
2021 368 38.1 9.6 14.9
2022 369 34.5 10.6 13
2023 364 31.8 11.4 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Port Jefferson Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201394.8%1.6%2.0%95.8%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201496.9%1.6%1.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.9%97.1%
201593.9%1.3%2.8%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.1%94.3%94.3%
201694.1%1.1%2.6%95.9%94.3%94.3%94.3%95.9%96.3%96.3%
201795.0%0.9%2.8%97.2%96.1%95.5%95.5%97.2%97.2%97.2%
201894.4%1.4%2.7%94.8%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.3%95.7%95.1%
201995.3%0.0%0.0%98.1%97.4%97.4%97.4%98.4%98.1%96.2%
202096.3%0.0%98.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.8%100.0%98.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (4.8%) $19,698 (95.2%) $20,693
2020 $852 (3.9%) $20,728 (96.1%) $21,580
2021 $843 (3.3%) $24,788 (96.7%) $25,631
2022 $1,153 (4.9%) $22,602 (95.1%) $23,755
2023 $1,560 (5.7%) $25,759 (94.3%) $27,318

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Jefferson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Elementary School)5663.6
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)5663.6
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Port Jefferson Elementary School)7069.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)7069.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Elementary School)7261.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)7161.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Elementary School)7763
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)7563
 12%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Elementary School)4950
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)4950
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Elementary School)6454.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)6454.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students458364
 20.5%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian4219
 54.8%
Hispanic5262
 19.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White349266
 23.8%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%14.3%
 5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Jefferson Elementary School

Students at Port Jefferson Elementary School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Port Jefferson Elementary School.

Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks 657th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Port Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Port Jefferson Middle School
High : Earl L Vandermeulen High School


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