VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 23 teachers, VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Poughkeepsie, New York, and is part of the Wappingers Central School District. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is situated on a campus that reflects the district’s commitment to providing a foundational education within a supportive, community-oriented environment. As part of a larger suburban school system, Vassar Road Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for its young learners.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities to help prepare children for success as they transition to middle school. By aligning its curriculum with New York State standards and leveraging the resources of the Wappingers Central School District, Vassar Road aims to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to support student achievement. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives can be found on their official website.
For more information, contact VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (845) 463-7860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603-5499
(845) 463-7860
http://www.wappingersschools.org
VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 346 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:
- 346
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 346 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.