VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY

400 OLD FORGE HILL RD
NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553

www.newburghschools.org

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vails Gate STEAM Academy, located in New Windsor, New York, is a specialized elementary school within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As a dedicated STEAM-focused institution, the school integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics into its core curriculum. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving skills, preparing students to navigate and innovate within an increasingly technology-driven world.

The academy emphasizes a hands-on, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. By prioritizing project-based learning and technological literacy alongside traditional academic standards, Vails Gate STEAM Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and district resources, you can visit their website at [newburghschools.org](http://www.newburghschools.org).

500

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	345
Black	83
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
345 (69.0%)
Black
83 (16.6%)
White
46 (9.2%)
Two or More
18 (3.6%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)563-7900
Website:	http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 67