- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, NY
Balmville School
Federal NCES profile for Balmville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362070002901
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balmville School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Balmville School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balmville School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Balmville School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362070002901 · Newburgh, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 9.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
Balmville School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Balmville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newburgh Free
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- Gams High Tech 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- This school 376
Balmville School
376 students
What this shows Balmville School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balmville School compares
Balmville School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 20.7%
White 12.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Balmville School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Balmville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balmville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Balmville School
How many students attend Balmville School?
Balmville School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balmville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Balmville School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Balmville School?
45.1% of students at Balmville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balmville School?
The largest demographic group at Balmville School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balmville School?
Balmville School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Balmville School rank among schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Balmville School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides Balmville School, Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students), Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students), and Temple Hill School (890 students). See the Newburgh City School District district page for the complete list.