SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

287 SHEAFE RD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

www.wappingersschools.org

575 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sheafe Road Elementary School is a public school located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serving students within the Wappingers Central School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The school is part of a larger district known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social development, while also fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school places significant value on creating a well-rounded educational experience. Like other schools in the Wappingers Central School District, Sheafe Road typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and student services aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the resources of one of the largest school districts in the region, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to the district's middle and high school programs, maintaining a focus on community, character, and scholastic excellence.

575

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	223
Black	41
Asian	23
Two or More	24

White
264 (45.9 %)
Hispanic
223 (38.8 %)
Black
41 (7.1 %)
Two or More
24 (4.2 %)
Asian
23 (4.0 %)

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:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)298-5290
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 80

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 86