- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Overlook Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360327000093
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlook Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Primary School ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Arlington Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360327000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Overlook Primary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360327000093 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (2,472 students)
Overlook Primary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Overlook Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High School
2,472 students
- Union Vale Mid
Union Vale Middle School
990 students
- Lagrange Middl 817
Lagrange Middle School
817 students
- Vail Farm Elem 653
Vail Farm Elementary School
653 students
- Arthur S May S 496
Arthur S May School
496 students
- This school 394
Overlook Primary School
394 students
What this shows Overlook Primary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overlook Primary School compares
Overlook Primary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$28,196
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Overlook Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Arlington Central School District reports $28,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overlook Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Vale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lagrange Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vail Farm Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur S May School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overlook Primary School
How many students attend Overlook Primary School?
Overlook Primary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Primary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overlook Primary School?
21.1% of students at Overlook Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Primary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Primary School?
Overlook Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Overlook Primary School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Primary School ranks #6 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 Arlington Central School District?
Besides Overlook Primary School, Arlington Central School District also operates Arlington High School (2,472 students), Union Vale Middle School (990 students), and Lagrange Middle School (817 students). See the Arlington Central School District district page for the complete list.