Many Voices One Valley

A Survey of the Mid-Hudson Region

Ulster County:
Priorities that Affect Children
Quality public education continues to be deemed a top community priority by the residents of Ulster County.  Although only about three in ten Ulster County households have at least one school age child, residents across the county find public education to be an important priority.  
» Education Statistics


Enrollment (2005)
28,284
Percent White
81%
Percent African American
9%
Percent Latino
8%
Percent Other Race
2%
Dropout Rate
3.8%
Percent Attending College
90.9%
Percent Regents Diploma
79%
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 13.5
Expenditures per Pupil
$13,978
Source: New York State Department of Education


Teachers
Median Salaray (2005)
$60,985
Percent Permanent
79%
Percent with Masters Degrees
16%
Source: New York State Department of Education