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EAST HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION Settled by farmers in 1648, East Hampton is a historic rural town in Suffolk County on the eastern end of Long Island. East Hampton is a diverse, tight-knit community committed to the education of all of its children. The town has a unique historical character with a proud and dedicated year-round population of approximately 45,000. Surrounded by some of the most spectacular beaches in the world, East Hampton stands out as a cultural center, and artist’s and writer’s community, and a beautiful vacation resort. East Hampton’s economy is as diverse as its inhabitants. It is based on agriculture and fishing, professional and service businesses, construction, and resort trade. Located within easy reach of New York City and a variety of educational cultural opportunities, East Hampton enjoys an unusual rural makeup while having access to metropolitan advantages. The East Hampton Union Free School District has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. A teaching staff of 365 employees serves its diverse student population of almost 1,900 students. The school district also serves the educational needs of five sending districts, and students attend East Hampton on a tuition basis.