William O Schaefer Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William O Schaefer Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William O Schaefer Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William O Schaefer Elementary School?
576 students attend William O Schaefer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of William O Schaefer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William O Schaefer Elementary School?
William O Schaefer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William O Schaefer Elementary School offer ?
William O Schaefer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William O Schaefer Elementary School part of?
William O Schaefer Elementary School is part of South Orangetown Central School District.
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