- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poughkeepsie, NY
Smith Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Smith Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362376004616
👥 S:T ratio 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Early Learning Center earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Poughkeepsie City School District · New York
NCES ID 362376004616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Smith Early Learning Center held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362376004616 · Poughkeepsie, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 19.3:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students)
Smith Early Learning Center held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smith Early Learning Center 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
- This school 328
Smith Early Learning Center
328 students
- Warring Magnet 286
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology
286 students
What this shows Smith Early Learning Center reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Early Learning Center compares
Smith Early Learning Center 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.5%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
African American 40.9%
Two or More 8.2%
White 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Smith Early Learning Center is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
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 Smith Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poughkeepsie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morse Young Magnet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Krieger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Early Learning Center'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
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Early Learning Center
How many students attend Smith Early Learning Center?
Smith Early Learning Center has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Early Learning Center is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Early Learning Center?
80.5% of students at Smith Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Smith Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Early Learning Center?
Smith Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Smith Early Learning Center rank among schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Poughkeepsie on the city page.
What other schools are in Poughkeepsie City School District?
Besides Smith Early Learning Center, 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.