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.
594
Total Students
50.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White97
Hispanic377
Black83
Asian5
Two or More30
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    377 (63.5%)
  • White
    97 (16.3%)
  • Black
    83 (14.0%)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten93
Grade 1108
Grade 2114
Grade 3106
Grade 492
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29649.8%
Male29850.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)