Enrollment
413
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Falls, NY
Beaver River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360420004503
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver River Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver River Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beaver Falls, NY.
School address
District: Beaver River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360420004503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaver River Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaver River Elementary School
Beaver River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beaver Falls, New York, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 908 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beaver River Central School District spends $19,843 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Beaver River Central School District also operates Beaver River Senior High School (254 students) and Beaver River Middle School (196 students) alongside Beaver River Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beaver River Elementary School compares
Beaver River Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Beaver River Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaver River Central School District, which includes Beaver River Elementary School.
$19,843
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 59.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beaver River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver River Elementary School
How many students attend Beaver River Elementary School?
Beaver River Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver River Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Beaver River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver River Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver River Elementary School?
Beaver River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaver River Elementary School rank among public schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver River Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beaver Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaver Falls on the city page.
Is Beaver River Elementary School a good school?
Beaver River Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaver River Central School District?
Besides Beaver River Elementary School, Beaver River Central School District also operates Beaver River Senior High School (254 students) and Beaver River Middle School (196 students). See the Beaver River Central School District district page for the complete list.
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