Enrollment
460
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallkill, NY
Leptondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leptondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362979004000
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leptondale Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wallkill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leptondale Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leptondale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wallkill, NY.
School address
District: Wallkill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362979004000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leptondale Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leptondale Elementary School
Leptondale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wallkill, New York, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 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 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 796 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #435.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1394 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students) and Ostrander Elementary School (481 students) alongside Leptondale 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 Leptondale Elementary School compares
Leptondale 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$26,480
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Leptondale Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallkill Central School District, which includes Leptondale Elementary School.
$26,480
Per student
+0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 Leptondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallkill Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ostrander Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattekill Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John G Borden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leptondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leptondale Elementary School
How many students attend Leptondale Elementary School?
Leptondale Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallkill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leptondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leptondale Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leptondale Elementary School?
24.1% of students at Leptondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leptondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leptondale Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Wallkill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leptondale Elementary School?
Leptondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Leptondale Elementary School rank among public schools in Wallkill?
By Resource Investment Index, Leptondale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wallkill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wallkill on the city page.
Is Leptondale Elementary School a good school?
Leptondale Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Wallkill Central School District?
Besides Leptondale Elementary School, Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students), Ostrander Elementary School (481 students), and Plattekill Elementary School (426 students). See the Wallkill Central School District district page for the complete list.
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