JAMES S EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

747 SERGEANT PALMATEER WAY
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

www.wappingersschools.org

297 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James S. Evans Elementary School is a public school located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serving students within the Wappingers Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens.

As part of the broader Wappingers Central School District, the school benefits from a large, collaborative educational network that provides students with access to various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized support services. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the educational experience. Through a focus on modern pedagogical strategies and inclusive practices, James S. Evans Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of every child in a safe and welcoming setting.

297

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES S EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	84
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

White
162 (54.5%)
Hispanic
84 (28.3%)
Black
29 (9.8%)
Two or More
16 (5.4%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)298-5240
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 38

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 45