James H Boyd Intermediate School in Huntington, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James H Boyd Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Huntington, New York that is part of Elwood Union Free School District. It serves 419 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

419 Students

36 Teachers

286 Cuba Hill Rd

Huntington, NY 11743 View local requests

http://www.elwood.k12.ny.us

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James H Boyd Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Nagle

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James H Boyd Intermediate School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James H Boyd Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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