- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Windsor, NY
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vails Gate Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362070002915
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vails Gate Steam Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in New Windsor · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vails Gate Steam Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in New Windsor, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Vails Gate Steam Academy held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362070002915 · New Windsor, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 10.4:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
Vails Gate Steam Academy held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vails Gate Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newburgh Free
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- Gams High Tech 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- This school 500
Vails Gate Steam Academy
500 students
What this shows Vails Gate Steam Academy reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vails Gate Steam Academy compares
Vails Gate Steam Academy 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$28,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
African American 16.6%
White 9.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Vails Gate Steam Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vails Gate Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vails Gate Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vails Gate Steam Academy
How many students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Windsor, NY. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vails Gate Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vails Gate Steam Academy is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Vails Gate Steam Academy?
66.7% of students at Vails Gate Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vails Gate Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vails Gate Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in New Windsor, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vails Gate Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in New Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in New Windsor, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides Vails Gate Steam Academy, 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.