Enrollment
594
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newburgh, NY
Fostertown Etc Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Fostertown Etc Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362070002903
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fostertown Etc Magnet School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fostertown Etc Magnet School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fostertown Etc Magnet School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fostertown Etc Magnet School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fostertown Etc Magnet School
Fostertown Etc Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newburgh, New York, enrolling 594 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #631, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students) and Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students) alongside Fostertown Etc Magnet 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 Fostertown Etc Magnet School compares
Fostertown Etc Magnet 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$26,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 16.3%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Fostertown Etc Magnet School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newburgh City School District, which includes Fostertown Etc Magnet School.
$26,565
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 Fostertown Etc Magnet 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fostertown Etc Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~594 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fostertown Etc Magnet School
How many students attend Fostertown Etc Magnet School?
Fostertown Etc Magnet School has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newburgh, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fostertown Etc Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fostertown Etc Magnet School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Fostertown Etc Magnet School?
45.6% of students at Fostertown Etc Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fostertown Etc Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Fostertown Etc Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fostertown Etc Magnet School?
Fostertown Etc Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fostertown Etc Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Fostertown Etc Magnet School ranks #2 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 Fostertown Etc Magnet School a good school?
Fostertown Etc Magnet School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Newburgh City School District?
Besides Fostertown Etc Magnet 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.
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