John Paulding School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John Paulding School's student population of 214 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of John Paulding School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
56%
30%

Black
3%
16%

White
34%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Paulding School often compared to?
John Paulding Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School, Cecil H Parker School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John Paulding School?
214 students attend John Paulding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Paulding School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Paulding School?
John Paulding School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Paulding School offer ?
John Paulding School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Paulding School part of?
John Paulding School is part of Union Free School District Of The Tarrytowns.
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