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
140 LESTER DR, Tappan, NY 10983
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#839 of 4,742
In district
#2 of 4
SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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William O Schaefer Elementary School
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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. William O Schaefer Elementary School serves approximately 579 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. William O Schaefer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
17.3%
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 William O Schaefer Elementary School Compares
See how William O Schaefer Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
140 LESTER DR, Tappan, NY 10983
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William O Schaefer Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Northvale Public School (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Northvale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Harrington Park School (rated 8.3/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Harrington Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Norwood Public School (rated 7.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Norwood), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tappan, see our Tappan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10983 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$178,664
Median Home Value
$593,200
Median Rent
$2,237/mo
Population
5,489
College Educated
61.9%
Homeownership
92.5%
Avg Commute
35.9 min
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Median Age
45.8
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 17.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (845) 680-1303
Resources & Links
District
SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,832
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,889
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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