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Ostrander Elementary School

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Ostrander Elementary School ranks 1242 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1242^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ostrander Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wallkill, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 475 students. It is part of the Wallkill Central School District, which is ranked 383 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ostrander Elementary School has shown consistent performance in state assessments, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are generally on par with or slightly below the Wallkill Central School District and New York state averages, with some exceptions. For example, 4th grade ELA proficiency (62.22%) is higher than the district (55.48%) and state (54.07%) averages, while 3rd grade Math proficiency (56.86%) is lower than the district (61.82%) and state (59.7%) averages. The school's Hispanic students and Special Education students have performed relatively better compared to their peers in the state, ranking in the top 50% of New York elementary schools in recent years, while the school's White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students have lagged behind, ranking in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools.

Ostrander Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $30,618 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4. When compared to nearby schools, Leptondale Elementary School in the Wallkill Central School District performs at a similar level, while Plattekill Elementary School outperforms Ostrander in several academic areas. In contrast, Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School in the Newburgh City School District has significantly lower proficiency rates than Ostrander.

481

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,195

Per pupil spending ?

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589-0310

(845) 895-7225

District: Wallkill Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

23.9%

African American:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 64th percentile in 2021 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 64th-percentile peak (2021) to 49th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg56%

New York avg54%

1,242^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Wallkill Central School District

383^rd of 874Wallkill Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	1242 of 2445	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	1165 of 2445	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	1197 of 2439	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	899 of 2434	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.6	789 of 2201	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.1	1107 of 2413	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.2	1302 of 2395	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.9	1261 of 2386	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.6	1326 of 2366	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.7	1373 of 2352	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.1	1455 of 2345	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.6	1128 of 2325	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.6	1191 of 2320	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.0	1248 of 2286	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.4	1527 of 2263	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.2	1666 of 2257	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	34.1	1689 of 2227	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	48.0	1396 of 2219	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.1	1439 of 2206	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	46.2	1299 of 2409	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	1066 of 2413	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.5	1338 of 2403	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.6	1023 of 2401	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	608 of 1955	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.0	1232 of 2357	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.5	1328 of 2338	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	612 of 1569	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.8	637 of 1315	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	735 of 1392	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	1351 of 2098	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.7	1517 of 2078	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.2	1114 of 2041	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	1039 of 2099	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.7	518 of 1678	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.3	1172 of 2032	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.7	1765 of 2045	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	1174 of 2407	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.0	1261 of 2411	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	1058 of 2400	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.5	810 of 2400	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	690 of 1961	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	946 of 2358	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	1225 of 2340	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	1655 of 2134	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.5	1477 of 2110	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.1	710 of 2016	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.6	1369 of 2031	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.0	1394 of 1859	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.0	1854 of 1941	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	38.2	908 of 1402	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	805 of 1392	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.9	857 of 1337	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	711 of 1399	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.9	707 of 1224	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.3	694 of 1338	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	941 of 1408	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)61st percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile~ school

Female (2025)46th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)22nd percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Math52%-4 vs state

Science44%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ostrander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	137 Viola Ave	Wallkill	12589	Ulster County	Wallkill Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 895-7225	481	46	10.3	26.2%	321 (66.7%)	29 (6.0%)	115 (23.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	48.1	1242^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	49.2%		50.2	1165^th of 2445 public elementary schools	52.4%	77			48.9	62.2	52.9	52.9			56.9	61.2	38.5	46.8			43.9		97.2	98.5	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.3	98.7	98.3	$31,195	$2,586	$28,609
Walden Elementary School	Public	K-5	75 Orchard St	Walden	12586	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 457-2400	447	37	12.1	40.5%	217 (48.5%)	35 (7.8%)	143 (32.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.2%)	32.7	1694^th of 2445 public elementary schools	30.7%		42	1387^th of 2445 public elementary schools	43.3%	307			45.5	44.3	33.8				57.6	49.2	48.7				33.3		97.7	98.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.4	100.0	99.5	$31,695	$1,865	$29,830
Leptondale Elementary School	Public	K-6	48 Mill St	Wallkill	12589	Orange County	Wallkill Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 895-7200	460	38	12.0	24.6%	280 (60.9%)	29 (6.3%)	135 (29.3%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	47.7	1253^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	48.8%		35.4	1583^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	35.3%	330			55.2	45.3	63.6	36.7			58.3	46.0	55.6	55.6			55.3		98.5	99.2	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.2	99.8	99.4	$30,246	$673	$29,573
Plattekill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1270 Rt 32	Plattekill	12568	Ulster County	Wallkill Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 895-7250	426	37	11.3	38.7%	203 (47.7%)	37 (8.7%)	170 (39.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	70.6	677^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.3%		61.6	864^th of 2445 public elementary schools	64.7%	187			66.7	64.9	62.5	79.3			71.7	75.6	62.2	63.0			47.7		95.3	97.6	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.6	98.3	96.7	$33,327	$3,040	$30,287
Berea Elementary School	Public	K-5	946 State Rt 17k	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 457-2400	497	44	11.4	42.3%	216 (43.5%)	59 (11.9%)	196 (39.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	47	1273^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	47.9%		45.6	1269^th of 2445 public elementary schools	48.1%	4			55.1	49.3	40.3				63.8	69.7	47.1				45.1		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$33,600	$1,824	$31,776
East Coldenham Elementary School	Public	K-5	286 State Rt 17k	Newburgh	12550	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 457-2400	339	28	12.0	34.8%	178 (52.5%)	10 (2.9%)	129 (38.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	62.3	884^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.8%		58.9	928^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.0%	44			53.1	57.9	72.2				54.2	56.1	66.7				66.7		98.1	98.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.4	99.7	99.0	$31,283	$1,837	$29,446
E J Russell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	78 Holland Ave	Pine Bush	12566	Orange County	Pine Bush Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 744-2031	524	36	14.5	34.0%	372 (71.0%)	34 (6.5%)	105 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	39.7	1479^th of 2445 public elementary schools	39.5%		43.6	1333^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	45.5%	146			52.0	46.8	57.5				50.7	54.4	44.0				36.0		99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.6	99.6	$27,229	$985	$26,244
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	K-5	141 Union St	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	No	(845) 457-2400	539	43	12.6	27.6%	318 (59.0%)	25 (4.6%)	155 (28.8%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	62	894^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.4%		48	1216^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.3%	322			63.6	60.5	61.2				83.1	60.5	57.6				43.1		97.4	98.2	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.5	98.7	99.1	$30,990	$1,794	$29,196
Pine Bush Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Ulsterville Rd	Pine Bush	12566	Orange County	Pine Bush Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 744-2031	648	41	15.8	37.8%	442 (68.2%)	29 (4.5%)	145 (22.4%)	12 (1.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	54.2	1077^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.0%		49.1	1197^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.0%	120			54.1	50.6	56.6				68.7	60.2	61.9				44.9		98.9	99.5	100.0	99.8	100.0	99.8	99.4	99.5	$25,720	$1,032	$24,688
Meadow Hill School	Public, Magnet	K-8	124 Meadow Hill Rd	Newburgh	12550	Orange County	Newburgh City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(845) 568-6600	982	88	11.1	51.1%	121 (12.3%)	138 (14.1%)	651 (66.3%)	31 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.7%)	40.8	1448^th of 2445 public elementary schools	40.8%		48.4	1208^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.6%	240	95.0	100.0	39.3	45.8	57.8	44.6	44.7	38.0	43.5	55.6	59.6	49.1	43.8	29.5	34.6	29.5	98.3	99.0	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.4	99.4	98.7	$31,624	$2,310	$29,315

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