NASSAU SCHOOL

www.spackenkillschools.org

290 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

The **Nassau School**, located at 7 Nassau Road in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a key facility within the **Spackenkill Union Free School District**. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district known for its commitment to high educational standards, the school focuses on fostering a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond classroom instruction, Nassau School prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall student experience. The school utilizes the district’s resources to integrate modern teaching practices while maintaining a focus on individual student needs. For more information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative details, parents and community members can visit the official Spackenkill Union Free School District website at [http://www.sufsdny.org](http://www.sufsdny.org).

290

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NASSAU SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	59
Black	29
Asian	23
Two or More	16

White
163 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
59 (20.3 %)
Black
29 (10.0 %)
Asian
23 (7.9 %)
Two or More
16 (5.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)463-7843
Website:	http://www.spackenkillschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 115