Nassau School

7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nassau School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nassau School's student population of 289 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nassau School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nassau School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
50-54%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nassau School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nassau School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nassau School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nassau School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nassau School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nassau School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nassau School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nassau School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Nassau School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nassau School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nassau School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Nassau School?
289 students attend Nassau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nassau School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nassau School?
Nassau School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nassau School offer ?
Nassau School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nassau School part of?
Nassau School is part of Spackenkill Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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