W L MORSE SCHOOL

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS

www.tufsd.org

408 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

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).

408

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W L MORSE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	226
Black	13
Asian	12
Two or More	21

Hispanic
226 (55.4 %)
White
136 (33.3 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
Black
13 (3.2 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)

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:	UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS
Phone:	(914)631-4144
Website:	http://www.tufsd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 1 228

Grade 2 180