BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wappingersschools.org

545 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Brinckerhoff Elementary School, located at 16 Wedgewood Road in Fishkill, New York, is a primary educational institution within the Wappingers Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. As part of a larger district, Brinckerhoff benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and student engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fishkill community and maintains a strong emphasis on communication between staff, students, and families. Through its connection to the Wappingers Central School District website, the school provides access to essential educational tools, district-wide policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, Brinckerhoff Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

545

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	74
Black	30
Asian	40
Two or More	21

White
380 (69.7%)
Hispanic
74 (13.6%)
Asian
40 (7.3%)
Black
30 (5.5%)
Two or More
21 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)897-6800
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 80