John Paulding School

154 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Paulding School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Paulding School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
37%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of John Paulding School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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?
205 students attend John Paulding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Paulding School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Paulding School?
John Paulding School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Paulding School offer ?
John Paulding School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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