School district or education agency · NCES 3629880

Wappingers Central School District

Fishkill, NY

District overview See comparisons

Students10,614

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools15

operational schools · 2023–24

Students10,614

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$24,322

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNYUnited States

Students chronically absent2022–23

28.1%34.8%27.8%

This district is 6.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$28,284$29,796$19,509

This district is $1,512 per student lower than the state figure and $8,775 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$24,322$27,665$15,859

This district is $3,343 per student lower than the state figure and $8,463 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$759$1,871$1,964

This district is $1,112 per student lower than the state figure and $1,205 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$344$400$336

This district is $56 per student lower than the state figure and $8 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,470$15,424$8,742

This district is $954 per student lower than the state figure and $5,728 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,794$7,046$3,769

This district is $252 per student lower than the state figure and $3,025 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$6,021$8,501$11,715

This district is $2,480 per student lower than the state figure and $5,694 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$407$1,055$869

This district is $648 per student lower than the state figure and $462 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:112:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

408:1314:1376:1

This district is 94 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 32 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

163.7174.7138.9

This district is 11.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 24.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

33.131.018.5

This district is 2.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 14.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.91.80.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.0 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.8%98.9%99.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.8%2.3%2.6%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.0%2.9%2.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.7%10.9%12.0%

This district is 8.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.0%18.6%14.0%

This district is 5.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.2%3.6%3.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.9%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+3.6%+0.3%+0.5%

This district is 3.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

18.2%53.7%50.6%

This district is 35.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 32.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.8%3.5%4.5%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.6%5.9%9.0%

This district is 4.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.9%5.5%6.7%

This district is 2.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

5.4%16.7%14.4%

This district is 11.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K214 students

2.0%

Kindergarten–grade 54,366 students

41.1%

Grades 6–82,420 students

22.8%

Grades 9–123,498 students

33.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten214

Kindergarten684

Grade 1717

Grade 2739

Grade 3729

Grade 4747

Grade 5750

Grade 6817

Grade 7824

Grade 8779

Grade 9841

Grade 10853

Grade 11917

Grade 12887

Students by race and ethnicity

White6,548 (61.7%)

Hispanic/Latino2,552 (24.0%)

Black or African American795 (7.5%)

Asian415 (3.9%)

Two or more races298 (2.8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.0%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

214Students enrolled in pre-K

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.0%

NY2.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,737.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

747.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

26School counselors, full-time equivalent

20School psychologists, full-time equivalent

350.9Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

27School administrators, full-time equivalent

66Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers46 FTE

Elementary teachers324.9 FTE

Secondary teachers373.5 FTE

Ungraded teachers3.2 FTE

Instructional coordinators22 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support101.5 FTE

Library and media support10 FTE

Other support staff359.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

839Total completers

829Regular diplomas

10Other state-recognized credentials

29Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.8%

NY98.9%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.8%

NY2.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.7%Students learning English262 students · 11 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.7%

NY10.9%

U.S.12.0%

13.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,408 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.0%

NY18.6%

U.S.14.0%

4.2%Students with Section 504 plans444 students · 14 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.2%

NY3.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services24 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

NY2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.9%Teachers reported as certified

257Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.9%

NY97.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

11,287children ages 5 to 17

605estimated to live in families below the poverty line

5.4%about 1 in 19 school-age children

District5.4%

NY16.7%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Greece Central School DistrictRochester, NY10,007 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Williamsville Central School DistrictEast Amherst, NY9,731 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →New Rochelle City School DistrictNew Rochelle, NY9,910 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Sachem Central School DistrictLake Grove, NY11,729 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Newburgh City School DistrictNewburgh, NY11,227 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

10Elementary schools

3High schools

2Middle schools

13Suburb setting

2Rural setting

1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

6.3%Federal

33.6%State

60.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$24,322Total current spending per student

$16,254Instruction per student

$7,688Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$18.6MFederal revenue6.3% of total revenue

$99.6MState revenue33.6% of total revenue

$178.2MLocal revenue60.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$16,254Instructionper student

$7,688Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$1,717Building operations and maintenanceper student

$2,162Student transportationper student

$370Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$151.6MSalaries$14,470 per student

$71.2MEmployee benefits$6,794 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$3.6MEquipmentFY 2023

$8MCapital outlay$759 per student

$4.3MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$63.1MDebt outstanding at year end$6,021 per student

$8.7MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$4.3MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$6.1MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1MTitle I$99 per student

$3.4MIDEA special education$320 per student

$2.5MChild nutrition$239 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$23,204

FY 2023$24,322

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,011

FY 2023$759

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$5,625

FY 2023$6,021

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2111.7%

1,198 of 10,240 students

2021–2231%

3,158 of 10,175 students

2022–2328.1%

2,851 of 10,161 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE15 reporting schools

4Security staff FTE15 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I3 reporting schools

Calculus3 reporting schools

Biology3 reporting schools

Chemistry3 reporting schools

Physics3 reporting schools

Computer science3 reporting schools

Advanced Placement3 reporting schools

Dual enrollment3 reporting schools

Gifted programs15 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate3 reporting schools

Athletics3 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

391Out-of-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →587In-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals15 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests15 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi15 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber15 reporting schools

5Student devices reported15 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?No comparable trendCheck state-reported resultsExplore and compare →Are students missing too much school?28.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 10,161 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$24,322current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?408:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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