Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Nassau School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nassau School's student population of 300 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nassau School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Nassau School?
300 students attend Nassau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nassau School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nassau School?
Nassau School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nassau School offer ?
Nassau School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nassau School part of?
Nassau School is part of Spackenkill Union Free School District.
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