Arlington Central School District

The Arlington Central School District is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and includes 13 schools that serve 10,321 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Arlington Central School District spends $12,832 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Arlington Central School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Arlington Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Arlington Central School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Arlington Central School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.