- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Gov George Clinton School
Federal NCES profile for Gov George Clinton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362376003305
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gov George Clinton School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gov George Clinton School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gov George Clinton School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Poughkeepsie City School District · New York
NCES ID 362376003305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Gov George Clinton School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 362376003305 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 12.5:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students)
Gov George Clinton School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gov George Clinton 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
- G W Krieger Sc 419
G W Krieger School
419 students
- Smith Early Le 328
Smith Early Learning Center
328 students
- This school 237
Gov George Clinton School
237 students
What this shows Gov George Clinton School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gov George Clinton School compares
Gov George Clinton 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 8.0%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Gov George Clinton 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 Gov George Clinton 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Krieger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gov George Clinton 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gov George Clinton School
How many students attend Gov George Clinton School?
Gov George Clinton School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gov George Clinton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gov George Clinton School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gov George Clinton School?
76.6% of students at Gov George Clinton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gov George Clinton School?
The largest demographic group at Gov George Clinton School is African American 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 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gov George Clinton School?
Gov George Clinton School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Gov George Clinton School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Gov George Clinton School ranks #12 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 Gov George Clinton 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.