Enrollment
292
Elementary
DISTRICT 317 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360650000432
NASSAU SCHOOL
7 NASSAU RD, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 · (845) 463-7843 · Dutchess County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL292 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
58 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 100 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 97 | 33% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like NASSAU SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASSAU SCHOOL this school | 292 | 19.9% | N/A |
| SCHOOL 4 OCEANSIDE | 264 | 18.9% | 71.2% |
| WEST NYACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST NYACK | 304 | 20.7% | 58.1% |
| GREECE COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER ROCHESTER | 269 | 19.0% | N/A |
| SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW YORK | 299 | 23.7% | 76.6% |
| DANIEL WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAMARONECK | 288 | 18.1% | N/A |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NASSAU SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Dutchess County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 292 | #2,041 of 2,585 | #33 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #748 of 2,338 | #14 of 42 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #482 of 2,388 | #8 of 42 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.9% | #2,238 of 2,534 | #43 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.9% | #1,478 of 1,757 | #20 of 24 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
292
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 285
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 292 | 27 | 10.8:1 | 20% (58) |
| 2023-24 | 289 | 26 | 11.1:1 | 20% (58) |
| 2022-23 | 290 | 25.8 | 11.2:1 | 22% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 25 | 12.0:1 | 24% (73) |
| 2017-18 | 307 | 24 | 12.8:1 | 19% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 254 | 23 | 11.0:1 | 26% (65) |
| 2010-11 | 211 | 25 | 8.4:1 | 26% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 271 | 20 | 13.6:1 | 19% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 285 | 24 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NASSAU SCHOOL.
About NASSAU SCHOOL
NASSAU SCHOOL is a small elementary school with an address in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York. Enrollment totals 292 students across kindergarten through 2. Across elementary schools in New York, the average enrollment is about 443.
SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,556 students.
More than half of the students at NASSAU SCHOOL are White (53%). Beyond that, enrollment is 22% Hispanic, 11% Black, 8% Asian, and 7% multiracial. In Dutchess County overall, about 69% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 65%.
A staff of 27 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 10.8:1. Compared with the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 20% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Dutchess County, the average is 40%.
In the wider Dutchess County area, median household income comes to about $99,478, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dutchess County counts 76 public schools with about 36,885 students.
Among nearby public schools, HAGAN SCHOOL is closest at about 1.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
NCES assigns NASSAU SCHOOL the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (299) to 2024-25 (292). The ratio of students to teachers went from 12.0:1 to 10.8:1 over the same years.
This page is set up for the NASSAU SCHOOL community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Dutchess County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
298,220
Census ACS
Median income
$99,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
36,885 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 537 students
- ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 385 students
- HAGAN SCHOOLElementary · 342 students
Other schools in POUGHKEEPSIE
- POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,151 students
- POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 871 students
- SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 537 students
- ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOLElementary · 496 students
- OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 455 students
- S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 432 students
Nearby schools
- HAGAN SCHOOL1.1 mi · 342
- OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 455
- ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL1.3 mi · 385
- SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL1.3 mi · 537
- SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.3 mi · 612
- KINRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 368
Frequently asked questions
About NASSAU SCHOOLHow large is NASSAU SCHOOL?
NASSAU SCHOOL enrolls approximately 292 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does NASSAU SCHOOL serve?
NASSAU SCHOOL serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NASSAU SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NASSAU SCHOOL is approximately 10.8:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at NASSAU SCHOOL?
Student demographics at NASSAU SCHOOL are roughly 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Black, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is NASSAU SCHOOL in?
NASSAU SCHOOL is part of SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.