- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Leptondale Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 362979004000 · Wallkill, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallkill Senior High School (930 students)
Leptondale Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Leptondale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallkill Senio
Wallkill Senior High School
930 students
- Ostrander Elem
Ostrander Elementary School
481 students
- This school
Leptondale Elementary School
460 students
- Plattekill Ele
Plattekill Elementary School
426 students
- John G Borden
John G Borden Middle School
409 students
What this shows Leptondale Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leptondale Elementary School compares
Leptondale 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$27,947
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Wallkill Central School District reports $27,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.