VERNON SCHOOL

OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

880 OYSTER BAY RD
EAST NORWICH, NY 11732

www.obenschools.org

419 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

The Vernon School, located at 880 Oyster Bay Road in East Norwich, New York, serves as a key elementary school within the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

As part of the broader OBEN school system, Vernon School benefits from a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. The school prides itself on its professional staff and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication tools to ensure that families remain active participants in their children's educational journeys, reflecting the district's commitment to transparency and community involvement.

419

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	117
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	18

White
260 (62.1%)
Hispanic
117 (27.9%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
15 (3.6%)
Black
9 (2.1%)

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:	OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)624-6562
Website:	http://www.obenschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 3 104

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 97

Ungraded 2