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GAYHEAD SCHOOL

15 ENTRY RD, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
835
Students
Total enrolled
$26,104
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 835 students in grades KG–06 in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,104 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GAYHEAD SCHOOL is a large elementary in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York, serving grades KG–06 with 835 students. The district invests $26,104 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at GAYHEAD SCHOOL

835
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution432 male · 403 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 133 students
Student Composition
80%
13%
Asian4%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362988004016

Academic Outcomes at GAYHEAD SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 91th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 12533

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,104Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,104
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,486
Student Support$4,960
Administration$3,132
Operations$3,916
Other$2,610
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,104 spent per student, an estimated $11,564 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
64%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal programs
6.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,104/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MYERS CORNERS SCHOOLSHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyDutchess County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (845)227-1756
NCES ID: 362988004016
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOPEWELL JUNCTION seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,837 students · 09–12
● 54 opp20% FRL
High
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,612 students · 09–12
● 55 opp31% FRL
Mid
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
843 students · 07–08
● 55 opp21% FRL
Elem
MYERS CORNERS SCHOOL
825 students · KG–06
● 55 opp24% FRL
Mid
WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
735 students · 07–08
● 55 opp36% FRL
Elem
SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
575 students · KG–06
● 55 opp38% FRL
Elem
BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
570 students · KG–06
● 51 opp16% FRL
Elem
FISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
562 students · PK–06
● 55 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
15 ENTRY RD, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.