WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction WALDEN, NY Grades KG–05 Town: Fringe Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY SchoolScore™ B (79.6)
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WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALDEN, NY 12586
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.6)
447
Students
36.9
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(845)457-2400
Phone
http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Website

WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) district in WALDEN, NEW YORK, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 447 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New York Elementary School Average
Enrollment
447.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 1% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.11:1
State avg: 12.9:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
40.5%
State avg: 55.8%
▼ 27% better
School Details
School Name
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
361968001804
State School ID
NY-441301060000-441301060003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
75 ORCHARD ST
City
WALDEN
State
New York
ZIP Code
12586
County
Orange County
Metro Area
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
3618
State Leg. Upper
36039
State Leg. Lower
36101
Latitude
41.55934
Longitude
-74.19089
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
447
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.9
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 181 40.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
LEAID
3619680
State LEA ID
NY-441301060000
Phone
(845)457-2400
Website
http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MONTGOMERY
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$126,934K
Federal Revenue
$7,306K
State Revenue
$50,060K
Local Revenue
$69,568K
Total Expenditure
$139,577K
Instruction Exp.
$77,856K
Support Services
$32,262K
Other Current Exp.
$1,745K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
BEREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONTGOMERY · Elementary
2.3 mi
2
VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
MONTGOMERY · High
2.8 mi
3
VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
MONTGOMERY · Middle
2.8 mi
4
JOHN G BORDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
WALLKILL · Middle
3.2 mi
5
OSTRANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALLKILL · Elementary
3.4 mi
6
WALLKILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WALLKILL · High
3.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
447 students are enrolled at WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 36.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG through 05.
Is WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan area.
What school district does WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) school district.
How much does VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) spend per student?
The VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) district spends approximately $312,252,796 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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