John Quincy Adams Primary School

172 Old Country Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Quincy Adams Primary School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Quincy Adams Primary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Quincy Adams Primary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are John Quincy Adams Primary School often compared to?
John Quincy Adams Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like May Moore Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John Quincy Adams Primary School?
454 students attend John Quincy Adams Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John Quincy Adams Primary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Quincy Adams Primary School?
John Quincy Adams Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Quincy Adams Primary School offer ?
John Quincy Adams Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Quincy Adams Primary School part of?
John Quincy Adams Primary School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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