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Verne W Critz Primary School

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About this school

Verne W Critz Primary School is a suburban public school in East Patchogue, New York that is part of South Country Central School District. It serves 268 students in grades K - 3 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.2:1. Its teachers have had 76 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 3

268 Students

29 Teachers

185 N Dunton Ave

East Patchogue, NY 11772 View local requests

http://www.southcountry.org

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Verne W Critz Primary School Demographics

70%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

63%

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.

Verne W Critz Primary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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Verne W Critz Primary School

$26,983

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

174

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Verne W Critz Primary School has received support from 115 individuals from New York and 59 individuals out-of-state.

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Verne W Critz Primary School

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Verne W Critz Primary School

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