Enrollment
339
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newburgh, NY
East Coldenham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Coldenham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361968001799
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Coldenham Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Coldenham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Coldenham Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · New York
NCES ID 361968001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Coldenham Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Coldenham Elementary School
East Coldenham Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newburgh, New York, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 834 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central High School (1,385 students) and Valley Central Middle School (945 students) alongside East Coldenham Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Coldenham Elementary School compares
East Coldenham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, East Coldenham Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Central School District (Montgomery), which includes East Coldenham Elementary School.
$25,646
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.4%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Coldenham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berea Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Coldenham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Coldenham Elementary School
How many students attend East Coldenham Elementary School?
East Coldenham Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newburgh, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coldenham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coldenham Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Coldenham Elementary School?
41.4% of students at East Coldenham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Coldenham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Coldenham Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coldenham Elementary School?
East Coldenham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Coldenham Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, East Coldenham Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Newburgh on the city page.
Is East Coldenham Elementary School a good school?
East Coldenham Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Besides East Coldenham Elementary School, Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central High School (1,385 students), Valley Central Middle School (945 students), and Montgomery Elementary School (539 students). See the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district page for the complete list.
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