Enrollment
255
Elementary
DISTRICT 280 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360921000708
WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6413 RT 55, WINGDALE, NY 12594 · (845) 877-5720 · Dutchess County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
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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
11.3:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
146 students
DISTRICT 63% · 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 | 78 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 35% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · 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 DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 255 | 57.3% | N/A |
| PS 295 BROOKLYN | 209 | 56.5% | 60.9% |
| PS 175 CITY ISLAND BRONX | 259 | 57.9% | 58.5% |
| CHAMBERS SCHOOL KINGSTON | 306 | 53.6% | 31.7% |
| EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL WURTSBORO | 219 | 54.3% | 47.6% |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE) NEW YORK | 277 | 51.6% | 56.5% |
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 WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Dutchess County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 255 | #2,217 of 2,585 | #36 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #956 of 2,338 | #22 of 42 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.0% | #809 of 2,388 | #20 of 42 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.3% | #1,212 of 2,534 | #9 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.5% | #1,684 of 1,757 | #24 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
255
-17 (-6%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 566
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 12.9:1
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 | 255 | 22.7 | 11.3:1 | 57% (146) |
| 2023-24 | 247 | 23 | 10.7:1 | 70% (174) |
| 2022-23 | 246 | 19.4 | 12.7:1 | 67% (166) |
| 2020-21 | 272 | 21 | 12.9:1 | 58% (158) |
| 2017-18 | 259 | 22.6 | 11.5:1 | 54% (141) |
| 2015-16 | 310 | 21 | 14.8:1 | 53% (163) |
| 2010-11 | 344 | 28 | 12.3:1 | 40% (138) |
| 2000-01 | 427 | 23 | 18.6:1 | 19% (81) |
| 1990-91 | 566 | 35 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As a small elementary school, WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students in WINGDALE, New York. The school enrolls 255 students in kindergarten through 2. Elementary schools in New York average about 443 students, which makes this school 42% below average.
The district, DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, has 1,317 students enrolled across 4 schools.
The biggest share of students at WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 47%, is White. The remaining shares are 44% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 3% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Dutchess County's population at about 69%. The diversity index for WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 58%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its staff includes 22.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 11.3 students per teacher. The gap from the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York is 1.6 students per teacher. Roughly 57% of students at WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The 40% average for public schools in Dutchess County is 17 points lower.
Looking at the county, Dutchess County, median household income comes to about $99,478, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county's public schools total 76, with about 36,885 students.
DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 2.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in rural territory close to an urban area (Rural: Fringe).
Federal enrollment counts fell from 272 (2020-21) to 255 (2024-25). Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.9:1 to 11.3:1.
On allk12, people connected to WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. 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 DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- DOVER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 462 students
- DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 295 students
Nearby schools
- DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL2.6 mi · 295
- DOVER HIGH SCHOOL2.6 mi · 462
- PAWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL4.9 mi · 319
- PAWLING HIGH SCHOOL5.1 mi · 360
- Sherman School6.0 mi · 229
- PAWLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.0 mi · 401
Frequently asked questions
About WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 255 students in grades KG-02.
Is WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
What is the student diversity at WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 47% White, 44% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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