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#4517 of 4,742 schools in NY
Vassar Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Wappingers Central School District · Poughkeepsie, NY
A Wappingers Central School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
174 VASSAR RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
- Math 32% proficient (2017)
- Reading 57% proficient (2017)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vassar Road Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 10 points since 2014, reaching 45% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vassar Road Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$104,185
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| St Martin De Porres SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Abilities FirstPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wappingers Central School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vassar Road Elementary School is listed in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vassar Road Elementary School
Vassar Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY, part of Wappingers Central School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,517 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vassar Road Elementary School
What grades does Vassar Road Elementary School serve?
Vassar Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Vassar Road Elementary School?
Vassar Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vassar Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vassar Road Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vassar Road Elementary School rank in NY?
Vassar Road Elementary School ranks #4,517 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Vassar Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vassar Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Vassar Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vassar Road Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Vassar Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vassar Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vassar Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vassar Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vassar Road Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Vassar Road Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (845) 463-7860
- Area population (ZIP 12603)
- 41,513
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 12603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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