An elementary school has cancelled a mock presidential election after some young students repeated 'negative rhetoric about minorities' promoted by Donald Trump.

Jericho Elementary School in Centereach, New York, announced it had scrapped the vote that was due to take place this Friday.

Principal Glen Rogers revealed the decision was made after teachers complained about what some children had been chanting around the school and in the cafeteria.

The mock vote was due to take place at Jericho Elementary School (pictured) in New York on Friday

'Teachers have said they've heard some kids in the cafeteria chanting "Trump! Trump! Trump!" or saying they don't want Muslims here,' Rogers told ABC News.

'I mean, kids often repeat what they hear on the TV or the news, but it doesn't mean it's OK.

'We have a diverse community here. We want all our students to feel valued.'

Instead of asking students to vote on presidential candidates on Friday, students will now cast a ballot for their favorite school lunch.

Jericho Elementary School principal Glen Rogers (left) said he made the decision to cancel the vote after some comments students (right) had made

Students at the elementary school (pictured) will vote on what their favorite lunch is on Friday instead

Rogers told ABC News he wanted to make sure the students still voted on something, because it was important for them to see 'democracy in action'.

The principal went on to say the school is striving to teach pupils about the difference 'between opinions and facts'.

'It's important for our students to be able to express their opinions, but it's also important for them to be informed about it and not just repeating what they happen to hear,' Rogers said.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses supporters at a rally in Miami, Florida on November 2