Ruth C Kinney Elementary School in Islip Terrace, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ruth C Kinney Elementary School is a suburban public school in Islip Terrace, New York that is part of East Islip Union Free School District. It serves 307 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

307 Students

31 Teachers

1 Spur Dr S

Islip Terrace, NY 11752 View local requests

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Ruth C Kinney Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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.

Ruth C Kinney Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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