- Enrollment
- 2,495
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, NY
Presidential Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Presidential Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361932006448
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Presidential Park Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Presidential Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Presidential Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Middletown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361932006448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Presidential Park Elementary School shrank from 1,300 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 115.4 → 123.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 361932006448 · Middletown, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,225 enr · 10.7:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (2,495 students)
Presidential Park Elementary School shrank from 1,300 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 115.4 → 123.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Presidential Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
2,495 students
- This school
Presidential Park Elementary School
1,225 students
- Maple Hill Ele
Maple Hill Elementary School
1,064 students
- Monhagen Middl 826
Monhagen Middle School
826 students
- Middletown Twi 820
Middletown Twin Towers Middle School
820 students
- William a Cart 746
William a Carter School
746 students
What this shows Presidential Park Elementary School reports 1,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Presidential Park Elementary School compares
Presidential Park Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,225
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$28,930
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
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 16.0%
White 8.9%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Presidential Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown City School District reports $28,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Presidential Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monhagen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown Twin Towers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William a Carter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Presidential Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Presidential Park Elementary School
How many students attend Presidential Park Elementary School?
Presidential Park Elementary School has 1,225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,300 (2022-23) → 1,204 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidential Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presidential Park Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Presidential Park Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Presidential Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Presidential Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Presidential Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Presidential Park Elementary School?
Presidential Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Presidential Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Presidential Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City School District?
Besides Presidential Park Elementary School, Middletown City School District also operates Middletown High School (2,495 students), Maple Hill Elementary School (1,064 students), and Monhagen Middle School (826 students). See the Middletown City School District district page for the complete list.