OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 27 teachers, OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY 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.
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 40 Kerr Road in Poughkeepsie, New York, and serves as part of the Wappingers Central School District. As a public elementary institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young students. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Wappingers Central School District, which focuses on providing comprehensive educational programs that meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the district’s resources and educational standards, Oak Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage with their studies, participate in extracurricular opportunities, and develop as well-rounded individuals. Further information regarding school policies, programs, and district news can be found on their official website at [http://www.wappingersschools.org](http://www.wappingersschools.org).
For more information, contact OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (845) 298-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601-5899
(845) 298-5280
http://www.wappingersschools.org
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 435 students
- White
- 66.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.