- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopewell Junction, NY
Gayhead School
Federal NCES profile for Gayhead School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362988004016
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gayhead School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hopewell Junction · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gayhead School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gayhead School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hopewell Junction, NY.
School address
District: Wappingers Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362988004016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gayhead School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362988004016 · Hopewell Junction, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 15.1:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students)
Gayhead School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gayhead School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Jay Senio
John Jay Senior High School
1,768 students
- Roy C Ketcham
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
1,557 students
- Van Wyck Junio
Van Wyck Junior High School
878 students
- Myers Corners
Myers Corners School
836 students
- This school
Gayhead School
831 students
- Wappingers Jun
Wappingers Junior High School
764 students
What this shows Gayhead School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gayhead School compares
Gayhead School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Asian 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Gayhead School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wappingers Central School District reports $24,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gayhead School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jay Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wyck Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Corners School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wappingers Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gayhead School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gayhead School
How many students attend Gayhead School?
Gayhead School has 831 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopewell Junction, NY. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gayhead School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gayhead School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gayhead School?
14.7% of students at Gayhead School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gayhead School?
The largest demographic group at Gayhead School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Hopewell Junction, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gayhead School?
Gayhead School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gayhead School rank among public schools in Hopewell Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Gayhead School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hopewell Junction, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Besides Gayhead School, Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students), and Van Wyck Junior High School (878 students). See the Wappingers Central School District district page for the complete list.