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Dutchess Boces

5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Dutchess Boces serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dutchess Boces's student population of 292 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 196% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dutchess Boces is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dutchess Boces?
292 students attend Dutchess Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dutchess Boces students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutchess Boces?
Dutchess Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dutchess Boces offer ?
Dutchess Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dutchess Boces part of?
Dutchess Boces is part of Dutchess BOCES School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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