Serving 847 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gayhead School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gayhead School's student population of 847 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gayhead School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayhead School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gayhead School's ranking?
Gayhead School is ranked #1681 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gayhead School often compared to?
Gayhead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishkill Elementary School, Glenham School, Fishkill Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Gayhead School?
847 students attend Gayhead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gayhead School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gayhead School?
Gayhead School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gayhead School offer ?
Gayhead School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayhead School part of?
Gayhead School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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