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#2777 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Smith Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Poughkeepsie City School District · Poughkeepsie, NY
A Poughkeepsie City School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
372 CHURCH ST, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Math 67% proficient (2009)
- Reading 47% proficient (2009)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Early Learning Center score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poughkeepsie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,769
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Gov George Clinton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poughkeepsie City School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $29,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Early Learning Center is listed in POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Early Learning Center
Smith Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY, part of Poughkeepsie City School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,777 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Early Learning Center
What grades does Smith Early Learning Center serve?
Smith Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Smith Early Learning Center?
Smith Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Early Learning Center is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Early Learning Center rank in NY?
Smith Early Learning Center ranks #2,777 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Smith Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smith Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Early Learning Center has 67% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Smith Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Smith Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Smith Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Early Learning Center?
76.3% of students at Smith Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (845) 451-4720
- Area population (ZIP 12601)
- 44,696
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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