Enrollment
612
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newburgh, New York, enrolling 612 students.
At 12:1, 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 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 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 740 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #622, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% 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 Gardnertown Leadership Academy 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 Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School compares
Gardnertown Leadership Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newburgh City School District, which includes Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 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
- 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 other 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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School a good school?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary 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 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.
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