School Overview
Fostertown Etc. Magnet School, located in Newburgh, New York, is part of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized programming that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools, often focusing on a specific thematic approach to learning—such as the arts, sciences, or technology—intended to attract a diverse student population and encourage academic enrichment. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student engagement through its unique magnet status.

The school is situated on Fostertown Road and operates under the broader mission of the Newburgh school system, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and the development of well-rounded citizens. Families interested in enrollment or specific pedagogical goals typically utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding academic performance, extracurricular offerings, and the specific magnet theme currently implemented at the site. Fostertown plays an integral role in the district’s strategy to provide varied educational pathways for students in the region.
588
Total Students
53.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTERTOWN ETC MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White114
Hispanic341
Black99
Asian5
Two or More29
  • Hispanic
    341 (58.0 %)
  • White
    114 (19.4 %)
  • Black
    99 (16.8 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
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: NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)568-6425
Website: http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOSTERTOWN ETC MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten108
Grade 1112
Grade 2102
Grade 390
Grade 490
Grade 586
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOSTERTOWN ETC MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28248%
Male30652%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)