D−
Verne W Critz Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–3
185 Dunton Ave, East Patchogue, NY 11772 · (631) 730-1675 · Part of South Country Central School District
Students
269
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–3
What stands out about Verne W Critz Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 59 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 66 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.2% since 2020
- Next stop for Yaphank kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Yaphank kids come from and go next.
K–3Verne W Critz Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 62.6%
Location
Directions ↗
185 Dunton Ave, East Patchogue
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten52
Grade 168
Grade 270
Grade 378
Ungraded1
Enrollment over time
293’20
292’21
285’22
289’23
269’24
Down 8.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 54%White 32%Black 11%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.