OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD school district, located in ST JOHNSVILLE, NY with about 438 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville (OESJ) Elementary School, located in St. Johnsville, New York, serves as a foundational academic hub for the OESJ Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional growth, the elementary school aims to prepare its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence in a rural setting.

Beyond the classroom, OESJ Elementary School plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services meant to engage students outside of their standard coursework. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to provide a unified educational experience that balances modern learning technologies with the personalized attention often found in smaller community-based schools. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar for student development and civic engagement within the Mohawk Valley region.

For more information, contact OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 568-2014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.