GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL

www.wynantskillufsd.org

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gardner-Dickinson School is the sole educational facility within the Wynantskill Union Free School District, located in Wynantskill, New York. Serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, the school functions as a tight-knit community institution focused on preparing elementary and middle school students for their transition to area high schools. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State learning standards while fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. Beyond core academics, Gardner-Dickinson offers various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and support services intended to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By utilizing its district website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its administrative policies, academic calendars, and board of education activities, ensuring that families remain closely connected to the school’s ongoing initiatives and educational goals.

333

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	16

White
306 (91.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Black
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:	WYNANTSKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)283-4600
Website:	http://www.wynantskillufsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 42

Ungraded 1