E A MCALLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vvsschools.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

E.A. McAllister Elementary School is a public primary school located in Sherrill, New York, serving students within the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (VVS) Central School District. As an integral part of the VVS community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of its young learners. The curriculum is focused on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student curiosity and personal growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the VVS Central School District, which emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to prepare students for future success. E.A. McAllister is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its location in the small city of Sherrill. Families interested in specific programs, current school events, or district policies can find comprehensive information, including contact details and school calendars, through the official district website at [www.vvsschools.org](http://www.vvsschools.org).

287

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E A MCALLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
254 (88.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Asian
11 (3.8%)
Hispanic
5 (1.7%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)829-2520
Website:	http://www.vvsschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 45