- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, NY
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362070002904
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 362070002904 · Newburgh, NY Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 12:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 612
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School compares
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%
White 17.6%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School rank among schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School ranks #3 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 Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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.