COLUMBUS SCHOOL

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
18 S PERRY ST
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Columbus School, located at 12 S. Perry St. in Poughkeepsie, New York, serves as a primary educational facility within the Poughkeepsie City School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while striving to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, the Columbus School acts as a hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the Poughkeepsie City School District’s broader mission to provide equitable opportunities for all students. By leveraging resources from the district and fostering collaboration between faculty, families, and the community, the school works to address the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information on enrollment, current school programs, or district policies, the school’s official portal at http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and engagement.
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School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)451-4630
Website: http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M