Enrollment
481
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ostrander Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ostrander Elementary School
Ostrander Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wallkill, New York, enrolling 481 students.
At 11.7:1, 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 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 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 840 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #569.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wallkill Central School District also operates Wallkill Senior High School (930 students) and Leptondale Elementary School (460 students) alongside Ostrander 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 Ostrander Elementary School compares
Ostrander 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallkill Central School District, which includes Ostrander 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 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
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wallkill on the city page.
Is Ostrander Elementary School a good school?
Ostrander Elementary School earns 38/100 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 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.
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