- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
East Coldenham Elementary School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 361968001799 · Newburgh, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Central High School (1,385 students)
East Coldenham Elementary School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Coldenham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Central
Valley Central High School
1,385 students
- Valley Central
Valley Central Middle School
945 students
- Montgomery Ele 539
Montgomery Elementary School
539 students
- Berea Elementa 497
Berea Elementary School
497 students
- Walden Element 447
Walden Elementary School
447 students
- This school 339
East Coldenham Elementary School
339 students
What this shows East Coldenham Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Coldenham Elementary School compares
East Coldenham Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Valley Central School District (Montgomery) reports $26,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.