G W KRIEGER SCHOOL
G W KRIEGER SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 511 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, G W KRIEGER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The George W. Krieger School, located at 265 Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Poughkeepsie City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience rooted in the district's broader commitment to equity, student engagement, and holistic development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent-teacher partnerships and collaborative learning environments to support early childhood and elementary education.
The institution prioritizes core curriculum standards while integrating social-emotional learning to help students build the necessary skills for long-term academic success. By utilizing resources provided by the Poughkeepsie City School District, the Krieger School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or administrative contact, the district’s official website at http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org serves as the primary portal for updates and institutional documentation.
For more information, contact G W KRIEGER SCHOOL at (845) 451-4660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603-3313
(845) 451-4660
G W KRIEGER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 511
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 511 students
- Black or African American
- 44.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.8%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- White
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.