Arthur S May School vs Overlook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur S May School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Overlook Primary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–2
394 students
| Measure | Arthur S May School Poughkeepsie, New York | Overlook Primary School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1226 of 2,536 | #396 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22054 of 50,301 | #5327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 496 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 54.4).
- •Overlook Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 41.9%).
- •Arthur S May School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.1).
- •Arthur S May School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur S May School better than Overlook Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arthur S May School and Overlook Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur S May School: 496. Overlook Primary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur S May School and Overlook Primary School rank in New York?
Arthur S May School is 1226th of 2,536 and Overlook Primary School is 396th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).