- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Violet Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Violet Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361518001276
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Violet Avenue School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Violet Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Avenue School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Hyde Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361518001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Violet Avenue School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361518001276 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.1:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students)
Violet Avenue School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Violet Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin D Roo
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
1,121 students
- Haviland Middl
Haviland Middle School
757 students
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
463 students
- Ralph R Smith 332
Ralph R Smith School
332 students
- This school 312
Violet Avenue School
312 students
- Netherwood Sch 301
Netherwood School
301 students
What this shows Violet Avenue School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Violet Avenue School compares
Violet Avenue 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$28,909
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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 28.5%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Violet Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hyde Park Central School District reports $28,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Violet Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haviland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph R Smith School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Netherwood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Violet Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Violet Avenue School
How many students attend Violet Avenue School?
Violet Avenue School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Violet Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Violet Avenue School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Violet Avenue School?
59.6% of students at Violet Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Violet Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Violet Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Violet Avenue School?
Violet Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Violet Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Avenue School ranks #10 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 Hyde Park Central School District?
Besides Violet Avenue School, Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students), Haviland Middle School (757 students), and North Park Elementary School (463 students). See the Hyde Park Central School District district page for the complete list.