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Traphagen School

72 LEXINGTON AVE MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

About Traphagen School

Traphagen School, Mount Vernon, NY, is committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic student development. We offer a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to engage young minds and inspire lifelong learning. Our nurturing environment prioritizes individualized attention and a collaborative spirit between students, staff, and families. Traphagen School prepares confident, capable learners ready for their next academic steps in Mount Vernon.

Traphagen School Contact Information

Address

72 LEXINGTON AVE MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

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Phone

(914) 665-5060

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
322
Total Students
$132657
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Traphagen School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.6%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 24.8%
Black 61.5%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.6%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
24.8%
Black
61.5%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 322
49.4%
159 Female
50.6%
163 Male

Student Population

322 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

students are participating in the Smart Scholars Program, designed to help them prepare for high school success and future academic and career opportunities.

FAQ

Q1: What can I do after school at Traphagen? A: There's arts, music, sports, and clubs where you can learn stuff and make friends. Q2: Does Traphagen have cool tech in the classroom? A: Yep! We got smart boards and tablets, and we use computers every day to help us learn by doing. Q3: Is Traphagen School safe? A: For sure. We keep the doors locked, watch the halls, keep an eye on the playground, and have plans for emergencies. Q4: Can parents be volunteers at Traphagen School? A: Yes, parents are invited to help out whenever they can on roles such as events and assist in classrooms and parent organizations. Q5: Is there after-school childcare offered for Traphagen students? A: Yes, extended-day childcare provides homework support, structured activities, and supervised play.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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