- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Charles E Riley Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362205003124 · Oswego, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (1,079 students)
Charles E Riley Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Charles E Riley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
1,079 students
- Oswego Middle
Oswego Middle School
572 students
- Minetto Elemen 409
Minetto Elementary School
409 students
- Kingsford Park 397
Kingsford Park Elementary School
397 students
- This school 390
Charles E Riley Elementary School
390 students
- Fitzhugh Park 319
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Charles E Riley Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles E Riley Elementary School compares
Charles E Riley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Oswego City School District reports $26,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.