- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallkill, NY
Ostrander Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ostrander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362979004001
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ostrander Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wallkill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ostrander Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ostrander Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wallkill, NY.
School address
District: Wallkill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362979004001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Ostrander Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 362979004001 · Wallkill, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 11.7:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallkill Senior High School (930 students)
Ostrander Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ostrander Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallkill Senio
Wallkill Senior High School
930 students
- This school
Ostrander Elementary School
481 students
- Leptondale Ele
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 Ostrander Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ostrander Elementary School compares
Ostrander Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Ostrander 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 Ostrander 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 |
| Leptondale 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 Ostrander Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ostrander Elementary School
How many students attend Ostrander Elementary School?
Ostrander Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallkill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ostrander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ostrander Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Ostrander Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Ostrander Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ostrander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ostrander Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Wallkill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ostrander Elementary School?
Ostrander Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ostrander Elementary School rank among public schools in Wallkill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ostrander Elementary School ranks #4 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 Ostrander Elementary School, Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students), Leptondale Elementary School (460 students), and Plattekill Elementary School (426 students). See the Wallkill Central School District district page for the complete list.