Is Fostertown School a good school?

Fostertown School ranks 1191 st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fostertown School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Fostertown School.

What is the racial makeup of Fostertown School?

Students at Fostertown School are 61% Hispanic, 19% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Fostertown School

Summary:

Fostertown School is an elementary school located in Newburgh, NY, serving 588 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Newburgh City School District, which is ranked 728 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Fostertown School has maintained a 3-star rating over the past several years.

Fostertown School consistently outperforms the Newburgh City School District and the state of New York in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for grades 3-5. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with rankings for White, Hispanic, and African American students generally higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's rankings for English Language Learners and Special Education students are lower, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these groups. Fostertown School's spending per student, ranging from $17,030 to $18,338 over the past few years, is higher than the state average, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs.

When compared to other schools in the Newburgh City School District, Fostertown School generally outperforms its peers in academic assessments. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as East Coldenham Elementary School, South Avenue School, and Plattekill Elementary School, Fostertown School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some but lagging behind in others. This suggests the need for continued improvement and learning from successful practices in neighboring districts.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

364 Fostertown Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550

(845) 568-6425

District: Newburgh City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1191^st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,199

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.5%

White:

19.1%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fostertown School ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Newburgh City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Fostertown School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), White (19.1%), African American (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Newburgh City School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fostertown School is 11.1. 5 elementary schools in the Newburgh City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fostertown School employs 52.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fostertown School is $17,199, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Newburgh City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fostertown School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fostertown School 1191^st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Fostertown School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Newburgh City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburgh City School District 728^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fostertown School

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Rank History for all students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	62.43	1019^th	2206	53.8%
2007	56.44	1181^st	2219	46.8%
2008	58.03	1156^th	2227	48.1%
2009	46.15	1500^th	2257	33.5%
2010	47.61	1358^th	2263	40.0%
2011	58.44	1055^th	2286	53.8%
2012	58.11	1092^nd	2320	52.9%
2013	54.44	999^th	2325	57.0%
2014	70.14	632^nd	2345	73.0%
2015	70.21	649^th	2352	72.4%
2016	65.50	767^th	2366	67.6%
2017	70.02	670^th	2386	71.9%
2018	67.85	727^th	2395	69.6%
2019	60.77	881^st	2413	63.5%
2021	50.15	1069^th	2201	51.4%
2022	64.60	796^th	2434	67.3%
2023	66.47	760^th	2439	68.8%
2024	49.20	1191^st	2445	51.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.83	102^nd	289	64.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.48	228^th	938	75.7%
2022	47.33	432^nd	1027	57.9%
2023	61.39	237^th	1001	76.3%
2024	34.11	745^th	1066	30.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.28	1639^th	1941	15.6%
2019	37.83	1032^nd	1859	44.5%
2021	28.01	817^th	1044	21.7%
2022	26.10	1709^th	2031	15.9%
2023	34.57	1282^nd	2016	36.4%
2024	39.41	1172^nd	2110	44.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.45	540^th	2045	73.6%
2019	60.43	638^th	2032	68.6%
2021	37.24	1090^th	1678	35.0%
2022	60.17	680^th	2099	67.6%
2023	58.04	721^st	2041	64.7%
2024	40.38	1179^th	2078	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	66.54	749^th	2338	68.0%
2019	55.55	1009^th	2357	57.2%
2021	51.71	929^th	1955	52.5%
2022	63.96	805^th	2401	66.5%
2023	67.79	705^th	2403	70.7%
2024	39.58	1455^th	2413	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	67.43	695^th	2340	70.3%
2019	64.56	771^st	2358	67.3%
2021	44.71	1095^th	1961	44.2%
2022	62.95	825^th	2400	65.6%
2023	63.56	812^th	2400	66.2%
2024	57.80	943^rd	2411	60.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.93	283^rd	948	70.1%
2019	54.63	319^th	891	64.2%
2021	59.32	133^rd	427	68.9%
2022	54.62	363^rd	936	61.2%
2023	56.13	327^th	857	61.8%
2024	55.43	349^th	927	62.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.27	199^th	1392	85.7%
2019	72.04	253^rd	1315	80.8%
2021	63.04	249^th	818	69.6%
2022	68.62	355^th	1503	76.4%
2023	66.63	370^th	1429	74.1%
2024	49.34	683^rd	1531	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fostertown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.47	474^th	1408	66.3%
2019	68.86	402^nd	1338	70.0%
2021	48.38	671^st	1224	45.2%
2022	70.88	373^rd	1399	73.3%
2023	79.83	236^th	1337	82.3%
2024	75.73	291^st	1392	79.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Fostertown School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	232	75	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	328
1990	297	199	5	37	0	n/a	n/a	538
1991	318	192	11	34	0	n/a	n/a	555
1992	319	215	12	44	0	n/a	n/a	590
1993	310	223	8	50	0	n/a	n/a	591
1994	275	220	7	69	0	n/a	n/a	571
1995	285	207	11	90	0	n/a	n/a	593
1996	285	207	11	90	0	n/a	n/a	593
1997	286	188	13	110	0	n/a	n/a	597
1998	283	190	13	125	0	n/a	n/a	611
1999	293	190	13	119	0	n/a	n/a	615
2000	284	196	12	118	0	n/a	n/a	610
2001	294	202	14	137	0	n/a	n/a	647
2002	263	191	11	177	0	n/a	n/a	642
2003	263	191	11	177	0	n/a	n/a	642
2004	244	213	15	180	0	n/a	n/a	652
2005	236	206	11	177	1	n/a	n/a	631
2006	235	196	11	177	0	n/a	n/a	619
2007	215	188	8	192	0	n/a	n/a	603
2008	207	167	7	196	2	n/a	n/a	579
2009	199	170	10	210	2	n/a	n/a	591
2010	199	164	14	208	2	n/a	n/a	587
2011	195	144	12	219	3	0	3	576
2012	173	120	12	249	4	0	10	568
2013	186	117	13	256	3	0	17	592
2014	183	119	20	279	2	0	21	624
2015	177	127	18	289	2	0	24	637
2016	182	120	17	297	2	0	30	648
2017	179	118	16	308	1	2	35	659
2018	178	113	10	310	3	2	42	658
2019	168	116	12	323	2	2	38	661
2020	147	118	12	322	2	2	39	642
2021	139	106	11	322	0	2	44	624
2022	120	97	8	333	0	1	36	595
2023	114	99	5	341	0	0	29	588
2024	112	88	4	354	1	0	26	585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fostertown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	17.8	18.4	n/a
1990	538	35.9	14.9	n/a
1991	555	38.9	14.2	n/a
1992	590	38.9	15.1	n/a
1993	591	38.1	15.5	n/a
1994	571	38.1	15.0	38.2
1995	593	38.0	15.6	41.3
1996	593	38.0	15.6	41.3
1997	597	39.9	15.0	41.5
1998	611	36.8	16.6	41.7
1999	615	39.8	15.5	37.9
2000	610	43.0	14.2	44.3
2001	647	42.9	15.1	45.3
2002	642	43.9	14.6	46
2003	642	43.9	14.6	46
2004	652	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	631	44.1	14.3	44.5
2006	619	46.0	13.5	44.6
2007	603	43.9	13.7	44.3
2008	579	43.9	13.2	44.2
2009	591	46.0	12.8	48.4
2010	587	43.0	13.6	47.5
2011	576	44.9	12.8	48.4
2012	568	43.0	13.2	55.3
2013	592	44.5	13.3	54.7
2014	624	42.0	14.8	50.8
2015	637	41.0	15.5	57.5
2016	648	44.0	14.7	57.6
2017	659	45.0	14.6	54.5
2018	658	48.0	13.7	44.5
2019	661	47.8	13.8	49
2020	642	52.0	12.3	45.3
2021	624	52.0	11.9	44.1
2022	595	55.6	10.6	40.5
2023	588	53.3	11.0	45.6
2024	585	52.2	11.1	49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fostertown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	17.8	18.4	n/a
1990	538	35.9	14.9	n/a
1991	555	38.9	14.2	n/a
1992	590	38.9	15.1	n/a
1993	591	38.1	15.5	n/a
1994	571	38.1	15.0	38.2
1995	593	38.0	15.6	41.3
1996	593	38.0	15.6	41.3
1997	597	39.9	15.0	41.5
1998	611	36.8	16.6	41.7
1999	615	39.8	15.5	37.9
2000	610	43.0	14.2	44.3
2001	647	42.9	15.1	45.3
2002	642	43.9	14.6	46
2003	642	43.9	14.6	46
2004	652	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	631	44.1	14.3	44.5
2006	619	46.0	13.5	44.6
2007	603	43.9	13.7	44.3
2008	579	43.9	13.2	44.2
2009	591	46.0	12.8	48.4
2010	587	43.0	13.6	47.5
2011	576	44.9	12.8	48.4
2012	568	43.0	13.2	55.3
2013	592	44.5	13.3	54.7
2014	624	42.0	14.8	50.8
2015	637	41.0	15.5	57.5
2016	648	44.0	14.7	57.6
2017	659	45.0	14.6	54.5
2018	658	48.0	13.7	44.5
2019	661	47.8	13.8	49
2020	642	52.0	12.3	45.3
2021	624	52.0	11.9	44.1
2022	595	55.6	10.6	40.5
2023	588	53.3	11.0	45.6
2024	585	52.2	11.1	49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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