Enrollment
334
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fishkill, NY
Fishkill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fishkill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362988004014
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishkill Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fishkill · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishkill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishkill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fishkill, NY.
School address
District: Wappingers Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362988004014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fishkill Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fishkill Elementary School
Fishkill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fishkill, New York, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 581 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #547, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students) and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students) alongside Fishkill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fishkill Elementary School compares
Fishkill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$23,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Fishkill Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wappingers Central School District, which includes Fishkill Elementary School.
$23,204
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fishkill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jay Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wyck Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Corners School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gayhead School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishkill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fishkill Elementary School
How many students attend Fishkill Elementary School?
Fishkill Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fishkill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishkill Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Fishkill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishkill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fishkill Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Fishkill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishkill Elementary School?
Fishkill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fishkill Elementary School rank among public schools in Fishkill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishkill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fishkill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fishkill on the city page.
Is Fishkill Elementary School a good school?
Fishkill Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Besides Fishkill Elementary School, Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students), and Van Wyck Junior High School (878 students). See the Wappingers Central School District district page for the complete list.
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