OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wappingersschools.org

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School is located at 40 Kerr Road in Poughkeepsie, New York, and serves as part of the Wappingers Central School District. As a public elementary institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young students. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wappingers Central School District, which focuses on providing comprehensive educational programs that meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the district’s resources and educational standards, Oak Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage with their studies, participate in extracurricular opportunities, and develop as well-rounded individuals. Further information regarding school policies, programs, and district news can be found on their official website at [http://www.wappingersschools.org](http://www.wappingersschools.org).

455

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	114
Black	50
Asian	14
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
259 (56.9%)
Hispanic
114 (25.1%)
Black
50 (11.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
Asian
14 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)298-5280
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
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 47

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 62