- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Fishkill Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 362988004014 · Fishkill, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 15.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students)
Fishkill Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fishkill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Jay Senio
John Jay Senior High School
1,768 students
- Roy C Ketcham
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
1,557 students
- Van Wyck Junio
Van Wyck Junior High School
878 students
- Myers Corners
Myers Corners School
836 students
- Gayhead School
Gayhead School
831 students
- This school 334
Fishkill Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Fishkill Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fishkill Elementary School compares
Fishkill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Wappingers Central School District reports $24,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,557
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.