WILLIAM O SCHAEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.socsd.org

576 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

William O. Schaefer Elementary School, located in Tappan, New York, serves as the primary early education hub for the South Orangetown Central School District. Catering to students in kindergarten through second grade, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic and social foundation. Its curriculum emphasizes early literacy, mathematical proficiency, and inquiry-based learning, all while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and early personal development.

Beyond its core academics, the school is highly regarded for its inclusive community atmosphere and its commitment to the "whole child." By focusing on social-emotional learning and collaborative classroom environments, the school prepares its youngest students for the transition to upper elementary levels. As a key part of the South Orangetown district, it maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure a cohesive educational experience that aligns with the district's broader mission of excellence and innovation.

576

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM O SCHAEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	133
Black	10
Asian	42
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
133 (23.1 %)
Asian
42 (7.3 %)
Two or More
32 (5.6 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)680-1303
Website:	http://www.socsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 219

Grade 2 178

Ungraded 2