EAST COLDENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

www.vcsd.k12.ny.us

295 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Coldenham Elementary School is a public school located in Newburgh, New York, serving students within the Valley Central School District. Situated on State Route 17K, the school functions as a foundational part of the district's commitment to early childhood and primary education. As part of a larger suburban school system, East Coldenham emphasizes a standard academic curriculum designed to foster foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development for students in the elementary grades.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Valley Central School District, which prioritizes community engagement, student well-being, and academic preparation. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district-wide updates through the official website at [www.vcsd.k12.ny.us](http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us). Like many schools in the region, East Coldenham focuses on creating a supportive learning environment while adhering to New York State educational standards to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

295

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST COLDENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	104
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
160 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
104 (35.3 %)
Two or More
20 (6.8 %)
Black
8 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Phone:	(845)457-2400
Website:	http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53