Fostertown School vs Leptondale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fostertown School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Leptondale Elementary School
Wallkill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students
| Measure | Fostertown School Newburgh, New York | Leptondale Elementary School Wallkill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 2,536 | #873 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14905 of 50,301 | #14916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 594 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Newburgh | Wallkill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.8 vs 64.8).
- •Fostertown School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Fostertown School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Leptondale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 46.3%).
- •Fostertown School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Fostertown School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fostertown School better than Leptondale Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fostertown School and Leptondale Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Wallkill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fostertown School: 594. Leptondale Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fostertown School and Leptondale Elementary School rank in New York?
Fostertown School is 871st of 2,536 and Leptondale Elementary School is 873rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).