Below Average
#4056 of 4,742 schools in NY
Nassau School
Elementary School · Spackenkill Union Free School District · Poughkeepsie, NY
A Spackenkill Union Free School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 NASSAU RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Math 52% proficient (2011)
- Reading 52% proficient (2011)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nassau School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2009, to 52% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nassau School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poughkeepsie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,769
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Poughkeepsie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Sheafe Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Vassar Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spackenkill Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $30,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nassau School is listed in SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nassau School
Nassau School is a public elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY, part of Spackenkill Union Free School District, serving approximately 289 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,056 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nassau School
What grades does Nassau School serve?
Nassau School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Nassau School?
Nassau School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nassau School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nassau School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nassau School rank in NY?
Nassau School ranks #4,056 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Nassau School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nassau School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nassau School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nassau School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Nassau School a charter school?
No, Nassau School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nassau School a Title I school?
No, Nassau School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nassau School?
20.1% of students at Nassau School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (845) 463-7843
- Area population (ZIP 12601)
- 44,696
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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