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GAYHEAD SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York · WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students831
Student:Teacher13.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo
GAYHEAD SCHOOL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
831
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
23%-35.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

GAYHEAD SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York. The school enrolls 831 students. It is part of the WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictWAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36027
CityHOPEWELL JUNCTION
ZIP12533
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362988004016

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment831
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.4%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %23%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)