Enrollment
1,225
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Presidential Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Presidential Park Elementary School
Presidential Park Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Middletown, New York, enrolling 1,225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,225 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Middletown City School District also operates Middletown High School (2,495 students) and Maple Hill Elementary School (1,064 students) alongside Presidential Park Elementary 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 Presidential Park Elementary School compares
Presidential Park Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,355
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City School District, which includes Presidential Park Elementary School.
$26,355
Per student
0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,495
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~1,225 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Presidential Park Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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