School Overview
Morse Young Magnet School, located on Mansion Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a public elementary institution within the Poughkeepsie City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programming aimed at attracting students from diverse backgrounds, often focusing on enriched curricula to foster student engagement and academic growth. The school serves as a core component of the district's effort to provide equitable educational opportunities for the local community, emphasizing foundational skills in a supportive learning environment.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Poughkeepsie City School District, which prioritizes college and career readiness, literacy, and student character development. By leveraging its magnet status, Morse Young strives to create a unique school identity that encourages parental involvement and community partnership. Families interested in the school’s specific academic offerings, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs can find further details through the official district website at [poughkeepsieschools.org](http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org).
432
Total Students
39.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic202
Black177
Asian4
Two or More28
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    202 (46.8%)
  • Black
    177 (41.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.5%)
  • White
    19 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
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: POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)451-4690
Website: http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 382
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 81
Grade 5 101
Grade 6 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten8
Grade 180
Grade 275
Grade 379
Grade 481
Grade 5101
Grade 68
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S F B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20848.1%
Male22451.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)