Enrollment
386
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Valley, NY
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
Federal NCES profile for East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362781006098
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362781006098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Spring Valley, New York, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 799 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #730, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) spends $32,389 per pupil, 23% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students) and Spring Valley High School (1,501 students) alongside East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat.
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 East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat compares
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$32,389
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 12.2%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley), which includes East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat.
$32,389
Per student
+23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+95%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 37.5%
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 East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kakiat Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomona Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
How many students attend East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
52.6% of students at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
The largest demographic group at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat rank among elementary schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring Valley on the city page.
Is East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat a good school?
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
Besides East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat, East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students), Spring Valley High School (1,501 students), and Kakiat Elementary School (822 students). See the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) district page for the complete list.
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