VERNON SCHOOL
VERNON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EAST NORWICH, NY with about 471 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 43 teachers, VERNON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
The VERNON SCHOOL, located at 880 Oyster Bay Road in East Norwich, New York, serves as a key elementary school within the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.
As part of the broader OBEN school system, VERNON SCHOOL benefits from a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. The school prides itself on its professional staff and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication tools to ensure that families remain active participants in their children's educational journeys, reflecting the district's commitment to transparency and community involvement.
For more information, contact VERNON SCHOOL at (516) 624-6562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAST NORWICH, NY 11732-1098
(516) 624-6562
http://www.obenschools.org
VERNON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAST NORWICH, NY with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 43.14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 471 students
- White
- 66.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.4%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.