- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wappingers Falls, NY
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fishkill Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362988004015
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishkill Plains Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Wappingers Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Wappingers Falls, NY.
School address
District: Wappingers Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362988004015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Fishkill Plains Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 362988004015 · Wappingers Falls, NY Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 18.8:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students)
Fishkill Plains Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fishkill Plains 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 602
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
602 students
What this shows Fishkill Plains Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fishkill Plains Elementary School compares
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Fishkill Plains 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 Plains 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 | Higher 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gayhead School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishkill Plains 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fishkill Plains Elementary School
How many students attend Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wappingers Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 59% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
16.4% of students at Fishkill Plains 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 Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fishkill Plains Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Wappingers Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Plains Elementary School rank among public schools in Wappingers Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Wappingers Falls, 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 Wappingers Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Besides Fishkill Plains 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.