Smith Early Learning Center

Public PK, KG-1

 372 Church St
       Poughkeepsie, NY  12601-3313


(845) 451-4720

District: Poughkeepsie City School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,155 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.7%
African American:
38.6%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), African American (38.6%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Early Learning Center is 16.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Poughkeepsie City School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Early Learning Center is $19,155. 2 elementary schools in the Poughkeepsie City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Smith Early Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Poughkeepsie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Poughkeepsie City School District 826th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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by a parent
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Open Quote My son went to school here recently. Though I feel the entire district could improve communication, I and my family were very happy with Smith. My son maintained high honors, and still does, now that he's in the middle school. He was given many opportunities in Morse, such as learing to play cello, beginning Spanish lessons, and was able to attend the People to People World Leadership forum in Washington D.C. Perhaps more importantly, he enjoyed going to school here. Keep in mind that the magnet schools are the only schools in the district that provide (limited) bussing. Also, unfortunately, this school may be a casualty of the budget cuts, it's slated for possible closure. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smith Early Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 24 218 2 191 2 3 40 0 480
2018 23 222 3 174 0 2 50 0 474
2019 28 197 4 186 0 1 44 0 460
2020 29 197 6 174 0 2 36 0 444
2021 19 136 0 145 0 0 18 0 318
2022 25 132 2 145 2 2 35 0 343
2023 12 113 2 151 0 0 19 0 297
2024 16 119 1 147 0 0 25 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 480 23.0 20.8 57.3
2018 474 22.0 21.5 36.5
2019 460 23.0 20.0 33.3
2020 444 21.0 21.1 78.8
2021 318 20.8 15.2 27.4
2022 343 17.8 19.2 56.6
2023 297 17.9 16.5 80.5
2024 308 18.5 16.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 480 23.0 20.8 57.3
2018 474 22.0 21.5 36.5
2019 460 23.0 20.0 33.3
2020 444 21.0 21.1 78.8
2021 318 20.8 15.2 27.4
2022 343 17.8 19.2 56.6
2023 297 17.9 16.5 80.5
2024 308 18.5 16.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Early Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $631 (4.5%) $13,479 (95.5%) $14,109
2020 $1,056 (8.3%) $11,669 (91.7%) $12,725
2021 $985 (5.8%) $15,972 (94.2%) $16,957
2022 $3,650 (20.0%) $14,613 (80.0%) $18,262
2023 $3,088 (16.1%) $16,067 (83.9%) $19,155

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Early Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460297
 35.4%
African American197113
 42.6%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic186151
 18.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2812
 57.1%
Two or More Races4419
 56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%80.5%
 47.2%


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Students at Smith Early Learning Center are 48% Hispanic, 39% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Smith Early Learning Center.


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