J D GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vvsschools.org

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J.D. George Elementary School is a public school located in Verona, New York, serving as part of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (VVS) Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the wider VVS school system, J.D. George is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth and prepares children for their transition into the middle school level.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the local Verona community to create an inclusive and effective learning experience. With a focus on both rigorous curriculum standards and character building, J.D. George strives to nurture each student’s individual potential within a safe and structured environment. For further information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, or current school news, families and community members are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at [www.vvsschools.org](http://www.vvsschools.org).

414

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J D GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

White
364 (87.9%)
Hispanic
25 (6.0%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)829-2520
Website:	http://www.vvsschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 31

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 53

Ungraded 6