W L MORSE SCHOOL
W L MORSE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS school district, located in SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY with about 421 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd 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 32 teachers, W L MORSE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
W.L. Morse School, located at 30 Pocantico Street in Sleepy Hollow, New York, serves as an integral part of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD). As a primary educational facility, the school focuses on the foundational development of its youngest students, typically housing pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes. The school is known for fostering a nurturing, community-oriented environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and a smooth transition into the formal K-12 education system.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Tarrytown Union Free School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, inclusivity, and the celebration of the diverse cultural heritage found within the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown communities. By utilizing a curriculum designed to engage young learners through play-based and structured instruction, W.L. Morse aims to build a strong educational baseline for all children. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, registration, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official website at [www.tufsd.org](http://www.tufsd.org).
For more information, contact W L MORSE SCHOOL at (914) 631-4144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY 10591-2306
(914) 631-4144
http://www.tufsd.org
W L MORSE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 421
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 421 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.9%
- White
- 32.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.