OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville (OESJ) Elementary School, located in St. Johnsville, New York, serves as a foundational academic hub for the OESJ Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional growth, the elementary school aims to prepare its young students for the transition to middle school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence in a rural setting.

Beyond the classroom, OESJ Elementary School plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services meant to engage students outside of their standard coursework. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to provide a unified educational experience that balances modern learning technologies with the personalized attention often found in smaller community-based schools. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar for student development and civic engagement within the Mohawk Valley region.
391
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White376
Hispanic5
Black7
Two or More1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    376 (96.2 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST. JOHNSVILLE CSD
Phone: (518)568-2014
Website: http://www.oesj.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 10th
Total Students: 391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 63
Grade 10 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten47
Grade 159
Grade 239
Grade 353
Grade 451
Grade 547
Grade 663
Grade 101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19048.6%
Male20151.4%