Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardnertown Leadership 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3911 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
19%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School's ranking?
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School is ranked #3911 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School often compared to?
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fostertown Etc Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School?
609 students attend Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School?
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School offer ?
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School part of?
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School is part of Newburgh City School District.
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