ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOL

601 DUTCHESS TURNPIKE
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603

www.arlingtonschools.org

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur S. May School is a public elementary school located in Poughkeepsie, New York, serving as part of the Arlington Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As a key component of the Arlington district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture that involves students, teachers, parents, and the broader community. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Arlington Central School District, Arthur S. May aims to provide a well-rounded education that includes core subjects, arts, and character development. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://www.arlingtonschools.org.

532

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	170
Black	95
Asian	18
Two or More	35

White
214 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
170 (32.0 %)
Black
95 (17.9 %)
Two or More
35 (6.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)486-4960
Website:	http://www.arlingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 99

Ungraded 1