GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOL

www.newburghschools.org

788 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

GAMS (Gidney Avenue Memorial School) High Tech Magnet School, located in Newburgh, New York, is a specialized elementary school within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As a magnet school, its core mission is to integrate rigorous academics with a robust focus on technology and innovation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital world by emphasizing hands-on learning, problem-solving, and the application of modern technical tools across various subject areas.

Beyond its academic focus, GAMS is known for fostering a collaborative school culture that encourages creativity and critical thinking. By leveraging its "High Tech" designation, the school provides students with unique opportunities to engage with advanced learning resources and interactive projects. The institution aims to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while equipping them with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local Newburgh community.

788

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	563
Black	143
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Hispanic
563 (71.4%)
Black
143 (18.1%)
White
47 (6.0%)
Two or More
30 (3.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
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)563-8450
Website:	http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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 185

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 88