GARDNERTOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.newburghschools.org

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gardnertown Leadership Academy, located in Newburgh, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As its name suggests, the school places a heavy emphasis on leadership development, aiming to cultivate academic excellence while fostering character, responsibility, and civic engagement in its young student body. The school is designed to be a supportive community hub, focusing on preparing students not just for the next grade level, but for long-term success as active members of their community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, which prioritizes equity, rigorous instruction, and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By integrating a leadership-focused curriculum, Gardnertown encourages students to take ownership of their learning and participate in collaborative activities. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school’s current academic initiatives can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.newburghschools.org.

612

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDNERTOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	372
Black	71
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
372 (60.8%)
White
108 (17.6%)
Black
71 (11.6%)
Two or More
44 (7.2%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)568-6400
Website:	http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 90

Ungraded 3