Nassau School

7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nassau School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • : Nassau School's attendance zone covers the entire Poughkeepsie school district, encompassing approximately 7.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nassau School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Promoting Excellence

School Rankings

The diversity score of Nassau School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
50-54%
69%
(11-12)
50-54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
22%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
53%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
292 students attend Nassau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nassau School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nassau School?
Nassau School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nassau School offer ?
Nassau School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nassau School part of?
Nassau School is part of Spackenkill Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • : Nassau School's attendance zone covers the entire Poughkeepsie school district, encompassing approximately 7.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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