GAYHEAD SCHOOL

GAYHEAD SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY with about 898 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, GAYHEAD 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.

Gayhead Elementary School, located at 15 Entry Road in Hopewell Junction, NY, is a prominent institution within the Wappingers Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

As part of the Wappingers Central School District, Gayhead benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of one of the largest districts in Dutchess County. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive learning community. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.wappingersschools.org](http://www.wappingersschools.org).

For more information, contact GAYHEAD SCHOOL at (845) 227-1756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15 ENTRY RD
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533-0307
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GAYHEAD SCHOOL is a public school in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY with about 898 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
898
Teachers:
55.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 898 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GAYHEAD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.