William O Schaefer Elementary School

William O Schaefer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-2
140 Lester Dr,  Tappan, NY
South Orangetown Central School District
3.7
4.5
582 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Nora Polansky
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

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Teachers
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Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,154:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
62.2%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
1/30/2018
My children (5/6) are much further behind their peers in other schools with learning basics and there doesn't seem to be much interest in actually teaching here and this school environment is more like getting through the days.
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4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/4/2019
The school is wonderful academically. It also provides a variety of specials and a very nurturing environment.
5.0 parent
1/19/2017
I love this school! We moved here from the city after doing a ton of research, because we had friends in the district and had heard good things. I couldn't be happier with our decision. I have one child who's already finished at this school, and one who's a current student. They've both had wonderfu...
5.0 parent
12/13/2010
I couldn't be happier here. The teachers here are the best. The reading program is excellent. I moved here from a very large school district that I thought was going to be hard to beat. South Orangetown is an excellent district. So happy we moved here. There are so many programs offered. There are a...
3.0 parent
9/30/2007

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