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Little Water Preparatory Charter School

68 Dutchess Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Little Water Preparatory Charter School serves 152 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Little Water Preparatory Charter School's student population of 152 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 0.57, 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
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
59%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
152 students attend Little Water Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Little Water Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Water Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Little Water Preparatory Charter School part of?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is part of Little Water Preparatory Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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