Little Water Preparatory Charter School vs Smith Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students
| Measure | Little Water Preparatory Charter School Poughkeepsie, New York | Smith Early Learning Center Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2110 of 2,536 | #2399 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39697 of 50,301 | #44558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 202 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 33.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 20.5).
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 85.1%).
- •Smith Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 33.7).
- •Smith Early Learning Center is the larger school with 328 students compared with 202.
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Smith Early Learning Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Little Water Preparatory Charter School better than Smith Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Little Water Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (28.2 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 Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Smith Early Learning Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School: 202. Smith Early Learning Center: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Smith Early Learning Center rank in New York?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 2110th 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).