WAMPUS SCHOOL

www.byramhills.org

547 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Wampus Elementary School, located in Armonk, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the highly-regarded Byram Hills Central School District. Specifically catering to students in grades 3 through 5, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community, consistently preparing them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Wampus School is recognized for its dedicated faculty and robust support systems, including comprehensive programs in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and is situated within a district that places a premium on small class sizes and personalized instruction. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside core subjects, Wampus strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel supported in their individual growth and educational journey.

547

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAMPUS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	35
Two or More	29

White
440 (80.4%)
Hispanic
42 (7.7%)
Asian
35 (6.4%)
Two or More
29 (5.3%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)273-4190
Website:	http://www.byramhills.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 185

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 178