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Ostrander Elementary School

Summary:

Ostrander Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wallkill, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 439 students. The school is part of the Wallkill Central School District, which is ranked 439 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ostrander Elementary School consistently outperforms the Wallkill Central School District and the state of New York in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ostrander's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 60.87%, compared to 49.31% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school also has a strong performance among its female and male student subgroups, ranking higher than the state average in both categories. However, the school's Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups have lower rankings, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these populations.

Ostrander Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,978 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, which is lower than the district and state averages. While Ostrander's overall academic performance is strong, its performance is generally stronger than the nearby Leptondale Elementary School and Plattekill Elementary School, which are also part of the Wallkill Central School District. However, some nearby schools, such as Meadow Hill School and East Coldenham Elementary School, have shown stronger performance in certain grade levels and subject areas, indicating potential areas for Ostrander to learn from and collaborate with.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 137 Viola Ave
       Wallkill, NY  12589-0310

(845) 895-7225

District: Wallkill Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1165th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,978 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Hispanic:
23.6%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ostrander Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wallkill Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ostrander Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wallkill Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ostrander Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallkill Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ostrander Elementary School is $18,978. 1 elementary schools in the Wallkill Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ostrander Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ostrander Elementary School 1165th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ostrander Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wallkill Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallkill Central School District 439th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ostrander Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.13 1439th 2206 34.8%
2007 47.98 1396th 2219 37.1%
2008 34.07 1689th 2227 24.2%
2009 38.17 1666th 2257 26.2%
2010 40.38 1527th 2263 32.5%
2011 50.97 1248th 2286 45.4%
2012 54.60 1191st 2320 48.7%
2013 49.62 1128th 2325 51.5%
2014 40.08 1455th 2345 38.0%
2015 42.73 1373rd 2352 41.6%
2016 44.57 1326th 2366 44.0%
2017 46.89 1261st 2386 47.2%
2018 46.20 1302nd 2395 45.6%
2019 52.13 1107th 2413 54.1%
2021 62.59 789th 2201 64.2%
2022 60.90 899th 2434 63.1%
2023 48.81 1197th 2439 50.9%
2024 50.23 1165th 2445 52.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 1854th 1941 4.5%
2019 28.98 1394th 1859 25.0%
2022 33.61 1369th 2031 32.6%
2023 52.14 710th 2016 64.8%
2024 31.53 1477th 2110 30.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.66 1765th 2045 13.7%
2019 40.32 1172nd 2032 42.3%
2021 61.67 518th 1678 69.1%
2022 45.77 1039th 2099 50.5%
2023 42.18 1114th 2041 45.4%
2024 29.70 1517th 2078 27.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.49 1328th 2338 43.2%
2019 46.98 1232nd 2357 47.7%
2021 65.35 608th 1955 68.9%
2022 55.59 1023rd 2401 57.4%
2023 43.49 1338th 2403 44.3%
2024 52.94 1066th 2413 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 1225th 2340 47.6%
2019 57.08 946th 2358 59.9%
2021 62.90 690th 1961 64.8%
2022 63.47 810th 2400 66.3%
2023 53.54 1058th 2400 55.9%
2024 46.04 1261st 2411 47.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 735th 1392 47.2%
2019 46.84 637th 1315 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ostrander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.22 941st 1408 33.2%
2019 48.26 694th 1338 48.1%
2021 45.94 707th 1224 42.2%
2022 49.92 711th 1399 49.2%
2023 38.86 857th 1337 35.9%
2024 43.26 805th 1392 42.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ostrander Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 435 7 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 471 9 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1991 533 20 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 606 11 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 571 11 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 581 15 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 580 18 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 580 18 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 603 21 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 594 14 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 589 15 8 28 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2000 565 13 8 31 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 584 13 5 32 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 587 10 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 587 10 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 545 8 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 539 8 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 535 14 7 33 2 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 545 11 10 34 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 539 23 12 49 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 497 29 11 49 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2010 485 41 11 44 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 477 31 12 35 0 0 0 0 555
2012 448 29 12 63 1 0 1 0 554
2013 426 28 12 73 1 0 2 0 542
2014 424 28 11 76 1 0 5 0 545
2015 412 20 10 65 0 0 5 0 512
2016 405 18 7 73 2 0 5 0 510
2017 384 23 6 68 2 0 9 0 492
2018 356 20 4 73 1 0 8 0 462
2019 350 20 2 82 0 0 15 0 469
2020 351 23 3 79 0 0 14 0 470
2021 323 19 2 72 0 0 14 0 430
2022 317 14 2 81 0 0 13 0 427
2023 309 18 3 93 1 0 15 0 439
2024 321 27 1 112 1 1 12 0 475

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 Ostrander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 24.4 18.4 n/a
1990 493 28.4 17.3 n/a
1991 570 32.0 17.8 n/a
1992 629 34.0 18.5 n/a
1993 594 30.5 19.5 n/a
1994 611 31.0 19.7 12.3
1995 623 33.5 18.6 10.3
1996 623 33.5 18.6 10.3
1997 639 33.5 19.1 14.2
1998 636 33.5 19.0 10.4
1999 640 38.9 16.5 12.5
2000 617 38.7 15.9 15.4
2001 634 41.6 15.2 12.8
2002 629 45.6 13.8 15.1
2003 629 45.6 13.8 15.1
2004 592 n/a n/a n/a
2005 582 39.6 14.7 19.4
2006 591 43.0 13.7 12.4
2007 601 43.1 13.9 16.5
2008 623 44.0 14.2 13
2009 586 42.0 14.0 18.6
2010 582 40.0 14.5 22
2011 555 43.0 12.9 21.6
2012 554 39.0 14.1 22.6
2013 542 41.0 13.2 22.3
2014 545 43.2 12.6 28.1
2015 512 40.0 12.8 30.7
2016 510 43.0 11.8 30.4
2017 492 42.9 11.4 29.5
2018 462 42.0 10.9 31.6
2019 469 41.0 11.4 30.1
2020 470 44.0 10.6 34.3
2021 430 42.8 10.0 27.2
2022 427 44.0 9.7 29.7
2023 439 41.9 10.4 28.7
2024 475 45.3 10.4 31.6

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 Ostrander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 24.4 18.4 n/a
1990 493 28.4 17.3 n/a
1991 570 32.0 17.8 n/a
1992 629 34.0 18.5 n/a
1993 594 30.5 19.5 n/a
1994 611 31.0 19.7 12.3
1995 623 33.5 18.6 10.3
1996 623 33.5 18.6 10.3
1997 639 33.5 19.1 14.2
1998 636 33.5 19.0 10.4
1999 640 38.9 16.5 12.5
2000 617 38.7 15.9 15.4
2001 634 41.6 15.2 12.8
2002 629 45.6 13.8 15.1
2003 629 45.6 13.8 15.1
2004 592 n/a n/a n/a
2005 582 39.6 14.7 19.4
2006 591 43.0 13.7 12.4
2007 601 43.1 13.9 16.5
2008 623 44.0 14.2 13
2009 586 42.0 14.0 18.6
2010 582 40.0 14.5 22
2011 555 43.0 12.9 21.6
2012 554 39.0 14.1 22.6
2013 542 41.0 13.2 22.3
2014 545 43.2 12.6 28.1
2015 512 40.0 12.8 30.7
2016 510 43.0 11.8 30.4
2017 492 42.9 11.4 29.5
2018 462 42.0 10.9 31.6
2019 469 41.0 11.4 30.1
2020 470 44.0 10.6 34.3
2021 430 42.8 10.0 27.2
2022 427 44.0 9.7 29.7
2023 439 41.9 10.4 28.7
2024 475 45.3 10.4 31.6

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.

Immunization Rates

Ostrander Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201498.4%1.3%0.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.4%98.5%
201598.8%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201698.5%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201797.8%1.7%0.3%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.8%97.8%97.8%
201897.6%1.3%0.7%97.8%98.1%98.1%97.8%98.1%98.1%97.8%
201994.8%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.5%96.6%
202097.2%0.0%98.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.3%98.7%98.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ostrander Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $801 (4.6%) $16,464 (95.4%) $17,265
2020 $1,012 (6.1%) $15,634 (93.9%) $16,646
2021 $1,089 (5.7%) $18,014 (94.3%) $19,103
2022 $2,949 (15.1%) $16,531 (84.9%) $19,480
2023 $2,596 (13.7%) $16,382 (86.3%) $18,978

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ostrander Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1107th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1197th of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ostrander Elementary School)6359.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallkill Central School District)5946.6
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ostrander Elementary School)5450
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Wallkill Central School District)5557.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ostrander Elementary School)4139
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallkill Central School District)4244.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ostrander Elementary School)5848.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Wallkill Central School District)4455.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ostrander Elementary School)2738.9
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallkill Central School District)3530.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ostrander Elementary School)3044.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Wallkill Central School District)3432.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ostrander Elementary School)5846.7
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallkill Central School District)6146
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ostrander Elementary School)6857.1
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Wallkill Central School District)7053.2
 16.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students469439
 6.4%
African American2018
 10%
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic8293
 13.4%
Pacific Islander00
White350309
 11.7%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%28.7%
 1.4%

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Ostrander Elementary School ranks 1165th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Ostrander Elementary School.

Students at Ostrander Elementary School are 68% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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