Enrollment
419
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
G W Krieger School
Federal NCES profile for G W Krieger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362376003304
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Krieger School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Krieger School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Krieger School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Poughkeepsie City School District · New York
NCES ID 362376003304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G W Krieger School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at G W Krieger School
G W Krieger School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Poughkeepsie, New York, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 900 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #551.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Poughkeepsie City School District also operates Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students) and Poughkeepsie Middle School (871 students) alongside G W Krieger 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 G W Krieger School compares
G W Krieger 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$25,808
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
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
African American 41.1%
Two or More 7.4%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, G W Krieger School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poughkeepsie City School District, which includes G W Krieger School.
$25,808
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 17.1%
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 G W Krieger School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poughkeepsie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morse Young Magnet School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Krieger School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about G W Krieger School
How many students attend G W Krieger School?
G W Krieger School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Krieger School?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Krieger School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Krieger School?
77.8% of students at G W Krieger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Krieger School?
The largest demographic group at G W Krieger School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Krieger School?
G W Krieger School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 G W Krieger School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Krieger School ranks #13 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.
Is G W Krieger School a good school?
G W Krieger School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Poughkeepsie City School District?
Besides G W Krieger School, Poughkeepsie City School District also operates Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students), Poughkeepsie Middle School (871 students), and Morse Young Magnet School (432 students). See the Poughkeepsie City School District district page for the complete list.
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