Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
612 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
Creating voice, choice, and opportunity for impacting the future
School Rankings
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3610 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
61%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Goldbacks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is ranked #3610 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fostertown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
612 students attend Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School offer ?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School part of?
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School is part of Newburgh City School District.
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