GAYHEAD SCHOOL

www.wappingersschools.org

831 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gayhead Elementary School, located at 15 Entry Road in Hopewell Junction, NY, is a prominent institution within the Wappingers Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

As part of the Wappingers Central School District, Gayhead benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of one of the largest districts in Dutchess County. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive learning community. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.wappingersschools.org](http://www.wappingersschools.org).

831

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GAYHEAD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	153
Black	23
Asian	43
Two or More	16

White
596 (71.7%)
Hispanic
153 (18.4%)
Asian
43 (5.2%)
Black
23 (2.8%)
Two or More
16 (1.9%)

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)227-1756
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 116

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 146