- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Nassau School
Federal NCES profile for Nassau School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360650000432
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nassau School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nassau School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Spackenkill Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360650000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nassau School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360650000432 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.7:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spackenkill High School (537 students)
Nassau School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Nassau School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spackenkill Hi
Spackenkill High School
537 students
- Orville a Todd
Orville a Todd Middle School
385 students
- Hagan School
Hagan School
342 students
- This school
Nassau School
292 students
What this shows Nassau School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nassau School compares
Nassau 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,575
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 10.6%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Nassau School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Spackenkill Union Free School District reports $29,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nassau School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spackenkill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orville a Todd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hagan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nassau School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nassau School
How many students attend Nassau School?
Nassau School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nassau School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nassau School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nassau School?
18.3% of students at Nassau School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nassau School?
The largest demographic group at Nassau School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nassau School?
Nassau School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Nassau School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Nassau School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Poughkeepsie on the city page.
What other schools are in Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Besides Nassau School, Spackenkill Union Free School District also operates Spackenkill High School (537 students), Orville a Todd Middle School (385 students), and Hagan School (342 students). See the Spackenkill Union Free School District district page for the complete list.