Enrollment
390
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oswego, NY
Charles E Riley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles E Riley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362205003124
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles E Riley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles E Riley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E Riley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY.
School address
District: Oswego City School District · New York
NCES ID 362205003124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles E Riley Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles E Riley Elementary School
Charles E Riley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oswego, New York, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 662 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students) and Oswego Middle School (572 students) alongside Charles E Riley 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 Charles E Riley Elementary School compares
Charles E Riley 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Charles E Riley Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oswego City School District, which includes Charles E Riley Elementary School.
$25,098
Per student
-5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.9%
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 Charles E Riley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minetto Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsford Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fitzhugh Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles E Riley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles E Riley Elementary School
How many students attend Charles E Riley Elementary School?
Charles E Riley Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oswego, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E Riley Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles E Riley Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Charles E Riley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles E Riley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles E Riley Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Oswego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E Riley Elementary School?
Charles E Riley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles E Riley Elementary School rank among schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E Riley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oswego on the city page.
Is Charles E Riley Elementary School a good school?
Charles E Riley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Oswego City School District?
Besides Charles E Riley Elementary School, Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students), Oswego Middle School (572 students), and Minetto Elementary School (409 students). See the Oswego City School District district page for the complete list.
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