- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poughkeepsie, NY
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362376003302
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Poughkeepsie · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Poughkeepsie, NY.
School address
District: Poughkeepsie City School District · New York
NCES ID 362376003302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362376003302 · Poughkeepsie, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 10.6:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Poughkeepsie High School (1,151 students)
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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
- Smith Early Le 328
Smith Early Learning Center
328 students
- This school 286
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology
286 students
What this shows Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology compares
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.7%
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
$28,780
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 33.2%
Two or More 6.6%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
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 Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poughkeepsie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morse Young Magnet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Krieger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology'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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is 10.6:1, which is 10% 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 Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?
80.4% of students at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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 Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology rank among elementary schools in Poughkeepsie?
By Resource Investment Index, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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 Poughkeepsie City School District?
Besides Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology, 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.