Wallenpaupack South El Sch

Wallenpaupack Area SD
989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
254 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Wallenpaupack South Elementary School, located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, is part of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is situated in a rural, scenic community in the Pocono Mountains region. The facility focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and the integration of modern instructional tools to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level.

As part of a larger district known for its commitment to community involvement, Wallenpaupack South Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character building. The school utilizes a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives to encourage active participation from both students and their families. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to create a safe and productive educational experience tailored to the needs of the local community.
254
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (12.2%)
  • Black
    9 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (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: Wallenpaupack Area SD
Phone: (570)676-3335
Website: http://www.wallenpaupack.org/wses
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 45
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 36
Gender Ratio
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