DOUGLAS G GRAFFLIN SCHOOL

www.chappaquaschools.org

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Chappaqua, New York, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Chappaqua Central School District, it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and a nurturing environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its young students.

Beyond its academic focus, Grafflin is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction and inclusive practices to support a diverse student body. By integrating traditional subjects with enriching extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students, preparing them for continued success as they progress into the upper levels of the Chappaqua school system.

415

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOUGLAS G GRAFFLIN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	51
Two or More	31

White
295 (71.1%)
Asian
51 (12.3%)
Hispanic
37 (8.9%)
Two or More
31 (7.5%)
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:	CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)238-7204
Website:	http://www.chappaquaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 83