TRAPHAGEN SCHOOL

www.mtvernoncsd.org

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Traphagen School, located at 72 Lexington Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York, is a public elementary school serving the Mount Vernon City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. As part of the larger district framework, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating technology and diverse instructional strategies to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Traphagen School aims to cultivate a strong sense of community by encouraging active parent and guardian involvement. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, often highlighting the importance of character development and school spirit. By aligning its programs with the overarching mission of the Mount Vernon City School District, Traphagen strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary to thrive within a structured and collaborative classroom setting.

322

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRAPHAGEN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	80
Black	198
Asian	10
Two or More	3

Black
198 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (24.8 %)
White
31 (9.6 %)
Asian
10 (3.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5060
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 40