Very Good
#839 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
William O Schaefer Elementary School
Elementary School · South Orangetown Central School District · Tappan, NY
A South Orangetown Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
140 LESTER DR, Tappan, NY 10983
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William O Schaefer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$178,664
Median home value
$593,200
Median rent
$2,237/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
0.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northvale Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Norwood Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 580 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Orangetown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
William O Schaefer Elementary School is listed in SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William O Schaefer Elementary School
William O Schaefer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tappan, NY, part of South Orangetown Central School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William O Schaefer Elementary School
What grades does William O Schaefer Elementary School serve?
William O Schaefer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend William O Schaefer Elementary School?
William O Schaefer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William O Schaefer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William O Schaefer Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William O Schaefer Elementary School rank in NY?
William O Schaefer Elementary School ranks #839 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William O Schaefer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William O Schaefer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William O Schaefer Elementary School a charter school?
No, William O Schaefer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William O Schaefer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William O Schaefer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William O Schaefer Elementary School?
17.3% of students at William O Schaefer Elementary 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (845) 680-1303
- Area population (ZIP 10983)
- 5,489
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10983; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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