Very Good
#1445 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
John Paulding School
Elementary School · UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS
154 N BROADWAY, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,445 of 4,742
In Tarrytown
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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John Paulding School
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About John Paulding School
John Paulding School is a public elementary school in Tarrytown, NY, part of UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS. John Paulding School serves approximately 214 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John Paulding School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
30% of students at John Paulding School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John Paulding School Compares
See how John Paulding School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
154 N BROADWAY, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Paulding School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. W L MORSE SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Sleepy Hollow), which scores notably higher. Another option is POCANTICO HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Sleepy Hollow), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Hawthorne), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tarrytown, see our Tarrytown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10591 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,480
Median Home Value
$661,800
Median Rent
$1,943/mo
Population
23,663
College Educated
53.5%
Homeownership
50.9%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
42.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Paulding School
What grades does John Paulding School serve?
John Paulding School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John Paulding School?
John Paulding School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paulding School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Paulding School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Paulding School rank in NY?
John Paulding School ranks #1,445 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Paulding School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Paulding School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Paulding School a charter school?
No, John Paulding School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Paulding School a Title I school?
No, John Paulding School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Paulding School?
44.9% of students at John Paulding School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (914) 631-5526
Resources & Links
District
UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS- District Enrollment
- 2,643
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,793
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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