- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Arthur S May School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur S May School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360327000086
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur S May School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur S May School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur S May School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Arlington Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360327000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Arthur S May School shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 360327000086 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 9.9:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (2,472 students)
Arthur S May School shrank from 532 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Arthur S May School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High School
2,472 students
- Union Vale Mid
Union Vale Middle School
990 students
- Lagrange Middl 817
Lagrange Middle School
817 students
- Vail Farm Elem 653
Vail Farm Elementary School
653 students
- This school 496
Arthur S May School
496 students
- Titusville Int 425
Titusville Intermediate
425 students
What this shows Arthur S May School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur S May School compares
Arthur S May School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Arthur S May School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Arlington Central School District reports $28,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur S May School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Vale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lagrange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vail Farm Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Titusville Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur S May School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur S May School
How many students attend Arthur S May School?
Arthur S May School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur S May School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur S May School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur S May School?
38.5% of students at Arthur S May School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur S May School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur S May School is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur S May School?
Arthur S May School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur S May School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur S May School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Poughkeepsie on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Central School District?
Besides Arthur S May School, Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students), Union Vale Middle School (990 students), and Lagrange Middle School (817 students). See the Arlington Central School District district page for the complete list.