S F B Morse Elementary School vs Smith Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S F B Morse Elementary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students
| Measure | S F B Morse Elementary School Poughkeepsie, New York | Smith Early Learning Center Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2200 of 2,536 | #2399 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41099 of 50,301 | #44558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 432 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S F B Morse Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 20.5).
- •Smith Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.1%).
- •S F B Morse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 19.3).
- •S F B Morse Elementary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 328.
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 S F B Morse Elementary School better than Smith Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), S F B Morse Elementary School ranks higher (26.0 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 S F B Morse Elementary School and Smith Early Learning Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S F B Morse Elementary School: 432. Smith Early Learning Center: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S F B Morse Elementary School and Smith Early Learning Center rank in New York?
S F B Morse Elementary School is 2200th 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).