Arthur S May School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 · Arlington Central School District
#1226 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#22054 of 50,301 nationally
About Arthur S May School
Arthur S May School is a public elementary located in Poughkeepsie, in the Arlington Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 496 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1226th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 496.
There are 20 schools in Poughkeepsie; Arthur S May School ranks 12th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arthur S May School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Arthur S May School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students · 1.6 km away
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students · 1.6 km away
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students · 1.6 km away
G W Krieger School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 2.0 km away
Charles B Warring Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
286 students · 2.0 km away
Gov George Clinton School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students · 2.7 km away
S F B Morse Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students · 2.8 km away
Overlook Primary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–2
394 students · 3.0 km away
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students · 3.7 km away
Violet Avenue School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
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496 students
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
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496 students
Unqua Elementary School
Massapequa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Daniel Webster Elementary School
New Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Cataract Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur S May School a good school?
Arthur S May School has a Success Index (US) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1226 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arthur S May School rank in New York?
Arthur S May School ranks #1226 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #22054 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arthur S May School?
Arthur S May School had 496 students in 2025.
Is Arthur S May School a elementary school or a high school?
Arthur S May School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Arthur S May School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arthur S May School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.