- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
G W Krieger School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 362376003304 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12.7:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students)
G W Krieger School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
G W Krieger School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poughkeepsie H
Poughkeepsie High School
1,151 students
- Poughkeepsie M
Poughkeepsie Middle School
871 students
- Morse Young Ma 432
Morse Young Magnet School
432 students
- This school 419
G W Krieger School
419 students
- Smith Early Le 328
Smith Early Learning Center
328 students
- Warring Magnet 286
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology
286 students
What this shows G W Krieger School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Krieger School compares
G W Krieger 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,780
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Poughkeepsie City School District reports $28,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.