Gov George Clinton School vs Smith Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gov George Clinton School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students
| Measure | Gov George Clinton School Poughkeepsie, New York | Smith Early Learning Center Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2169 of 2,536 | #2399 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40708 of 50,301 | #44558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 237 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gov George Clinton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 20.5).
- •Smith Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Gov George Clinton School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.3).
- •Smith Early Learning Center is the larger school with 328 students compared with 237.
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 Gov George Clinton School better than Smith Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Gov George Clinton School ranks higher (26.5 vs 20.5 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 Gov George Clinton School and Smith Early Learning Center?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov George Clinton School: 237. Smith Early Learning Center: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov George Clinton School and Smith Early Learning Center rank in New York?
Gov George Clinton School is 2169th of 2,536 and Smith Early Learning Center is 2399th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).