At a glance
Reported students
237
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Gov George Clinton School: 237 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Gov George Clinton School
Gov George Clinton School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Poughkeepsie. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Poughkeepsie City School District. NCES reports 237 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.2%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gov George Clinton School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic42.2%
- Black45.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poughkeepsie City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Charles B Warring Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
286 reported students
William W Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
328 reported students
G W Krieger School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
419 reported students
Sojourner Truth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
432 reported students
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
871 reported students
Poughkeepsie High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,151 reported students
Public schools near Gov George Clinton School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Truth Elementary School Elementary · Poughkeepsie City School District | PK–02 | 432 | 0.6 mi |
| William W Smith Elementary Elementary · Poughkeepsie City School District | 03–06 | 328 | 0.7 mi |
| Charles B Warring Elementary School Elementary · Poughkeepsie City School District | 03–05 | 286 | 0.7 mi |
| Little Water Preparatory Charter School Elementary · Charter · Little Water Preparatory Charter School | KG–04 | 202 | 0.8 mi |
| G W Krieger School Elementary · Poughkeepsie City School District | PK–02 | 419 | 1.3 mi |
| Arthur S May School Elementary · Arlington Central School District | KG–05 | 496 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gov George Clinton School
What grades does Gov George Clinton School serve?
Gov George Clinton School reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poughkeepsie City School District.
How many students attend Gov George Clinton School?
Gov George Clinton School reported 237 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 258 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gov George Clinton School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 237 students and 20.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gov George Clinton School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gov George Clinton School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poughkeepsie City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gov George Clinton School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gov George Clinton School in?
Gov George Clinton School is part of Poughkeepsie City School District, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gov George Clinton School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sojourner Truth Elementary School (0.6 mi), William W Smith Elementary (0.7 mi), Charles B Warring Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.