Smith Early Learning Center (2025 Ranking)

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Smith Early Learning Center

Smith Early Learning Center serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.

The percentage of students achieving is 65-69% (which is lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
: 65-69%
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Smith Early Learning Center's student population of 308 students has declined by 33% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

308 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Smith Early Learning Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Smith Early Learning Center by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Smith Early Learning Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

(09-10)

65-69%

86%

(09-10)

45-49%

74%

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smith Early Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smith Early Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hispanic

48%

30%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith Early Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

39%

16%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smith Early Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

40%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.72

This chart displays the diversity score of Smith Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

75%

54%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Poughkeepsie City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).

How many students attend Smith Early Learning Center?

308 students attend Smith Early Learning Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Smith Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Early Learning Center?

Smith Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does Smith Early Learning Center offer ?

Smith Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Smith Early Learning Center part of?

Smith Early Learning Center is part of Poughkeepsie City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
: 65-69%
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education