FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL
594 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Fostertown Etc. Magnet School, located in Newburgh, New York, is part of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized programming that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools, often focusing on a specific thematic approach to learning—such as the arts, sciences, or technology—intended to attract a diverse student population and encourage academic enrichment. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student engagement through its unique magnet status.
The school is situated on Fostertown Road and operates under the broader mission of the Newburgh school system, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and the development of well-rounded citizens. Families interested in enrollment or specific pedagogical goals typically utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding academic performance, extracurricular offerings, and the specific magnet theme currently implemented at the site. Fostertown plays an integral role in the district’s strategy to provide varied educational pathways for students in the region.
The school is situated on Fostertown Road and operates under the broader mission of the Newburgh school system, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and the development of well-rounded citizens. Families interested in enrollment or specific pedagogical goals typically utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding academic performance, extracurricular offerings, and the specific magnet theme currently implemented at the site. Fostertown plays an integral role in the district’s strategy to provide varied educational pathways for students in the region.
594
Total Students
50.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic | 377 |
| Black | 83 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic377 (63.5%)
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White97 (16.3%)
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Black83 (14.0%)
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Two or More30 (5.1%)
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Asian5 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
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)568-6425 |
| Website: | http://www.newburghschools.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 594 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 275 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
93
Grade 1
108
Grade 2
114
Grade 3
106
Grade 4
92
Grade 5
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 |
| Grade 1 | 108 |
| Grade 2 | 114 |
| Grade 3 | 106 |
| Grade 4 | 92 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 296 | 49.8% |
| Male | 298 | 50.2% |
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