JOHN PAULDING SCHOOL

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS

www.tufsd.org

166 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

John Paulding School is a public elementary school located in Tarrytown, New York, serving as a foundational part of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD) district. Situated at 154 N Broadway, the school typically focuses on early childhood education, often serving students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. As the starting point for many children in the community, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment designed to foster early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a positive introduction to the learning process.

The school is deeply integrated into the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit of the larger district. By prioritizing small-group instruction and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, John Paulding School aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades within the district. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.tufsd.org.

166

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN PAULDING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	87
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	9

Hispanic
87 (52.4%)
White
59 (35.5%)
Two or More
9 (5.4%)
Black
7 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (2.4%)

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:	UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS
Phone:	(914)631-5526
Website:	http://www.tufsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 161

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 3