WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

www.poughkeepsieschools.org

312 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology, located on Mansion Street in Poughkeepsie, NY, operates as part of the Poughkeepsie City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. By integrating these subjects into daily instruction, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper engagement with modern technological advancements for its student body.

The school serves as a key educational hub within the district, striving to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for future success in an increasingly tech-driven workforce. Through its structured magnet programming, Warring seeks to create a dynamic learning community where students are encouraged to explore scientific inquiry and innovation. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or current academic initiatives, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates on the academy’s offerings.

312

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	161
Black	102
Asian	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

Hispanic
161 (51.6 %)
Black
102 (32.7 %)
Two or More
35 (11.2 %)
White
10 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)451-4750
Website:	http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 66